Linda Kutter, Patricia Wolf, Catherine Sudbrack Rothbarth
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Abstract
Local sustainability transition projects are often coordinated by systemic intermediaries. In this context, previous research identified an extensive list of systemic intermediary roles and functions in the acceleration phase of these initiatives. However, little is known about the interplay between systemic intermediary activities and emerging collaboration patterns over time. This paper analyses the innovation journeys of six case studies to explore interaction dynamics and collaboration activities that emerge between systemic intermediaries, niche and regime actors over the course of time. Based on this, it develops a conceptual framework that visualizes design patterns that underlie a certain choreography of the systemic intermediaries and complements earlier research with in-depth insights into temporal aspects of multiple-actor mobilization and coordination processes in sustainability transition initiatives.
期刊介绍:
Creativity and Innovation Management bridges the gap between the theory and practice of organizing imagination and innovation. The journal''s central consideration is how to challenge and facilitate creative potential, and how then to embed this into results-oriented innovative business development. The creativity of individuals, coupled with structured and well-managed innovation projects, creates a sound base from which organizations may operate effectively within their inter-organizational and societal environment. Today, successful operations must go hand in hand with the ability to anticipate future opportunities. Therefore, a cultural focus and inspiring leadership are as crucial to an organization''s success as efficient structural arrangements and support facilities. This is reflected in the journal''s contents: -Leadership for creativity and innovation; the behavioural side of innovation management. -Organizational structures and processes to support creativity and innovation; interconnecting creative and innovative processes. -Creativity, motivation, work environment/creative climate and organizational behaviour, creative and innovative entrepreneurship. -Deliberate development of creative and innovative skills including the use of a variety of tools such as TRIZ or CPS. -Creative professions and personalities; creative products; the relationship between creativity and humour; arts and amp; humanities side of creativity.