Beschrijving
Introduction: Over the past decades, the prevalence of interorganisational collaborations (IOCs) has increased to address complex societal issues that single organisations cannot solve independently. Despite the potential for 'collaborative advantage,' many IOCs struggle with 'collaborative inertia,' characterized by slow progress and frustration. There is a call for better leadership, but without a clear definition. The scientific literature lacks systematic insight into leadership within IOCs. This study explores the meaning of leadership in IOCs through a systematic literature review.Methods: A critical review was conducted using the ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Web of Science databases, focusing on leadership within various forms of interorganisational collaboration. This yielded 1048 results, from which 100 articles were selected based on criteria such as peer-reviewed status and empirical nature.
Findings: Leadership in IOCs is multifaceted. We describe the different roles of individual leaders, lead organisations, and leadership collectives. Leadership both predicts and results from interorganisational processes. Improving leadership within IOCs requires a nuanced understanding of its various dimensions and their interactions with collaborative practices.
Conclusion: This review provides a comprehensive framework for understanding leadership in IOCs, emphasizing the importance of shared and collective leadership in addressing complex problems. Future research should study the value of this framework to enhance leadership effectiveness in interorganisational settings.
| Periode | 6 feb 2025 → 7 feb 2025 |
|---|---|
| Evenementstitel | 21st NIG Conference |
| Evenementstype | Congres |
| Locatie | Gent, BelgiëToon op kaart |
| Mate van erkenning | Internationaal |