Navigating the Leadership Challenges of Innovation Ecosystems

Innovation and strategy expert Ron Adner of the Tuck School of Business says that innovation doesn’t happen in a vacuum — instead, a web of participants often work together to find new solutions. But when they do, who’s in charge?

As our world becomes ever more connected, fewer innovations and initiatives stand alone. New markets require collaboration among multiple participants to take shape, and businesses need to form networks of cooperation with investors, suppliers, complementors, and even customers. Innovating in such “ecosystems” creates a new set of challenges for organizations and their leaders. ...

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