innovation (KI). Design/methodology/approach – This article first describes the emergence of knowledge management (KM) as the … next likely source of competitive advantage. It then explains why innovation management (IM) should not be viewed as … revolution” – wherein various forms of knowledge‐based assets may be absorbed, assimilated, shared and utilised for innovation …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the main obstacles for innovation in Dutch consultancy firms by … focusing on the strength of informal knowledge sharing as an avenue for innovation. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is … process of innovation can be problematic in consultancy firms. Consultants do simply not find the time to innovate, since they …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze the literature on social capital and its contribution to innovation … considered of capital importance to innovation outcomes. Further, the paper clarifies the implications of social capital to two … types of innovation: radical vs incremental innovation. Finally, the paper analyzes the structural dimension of social …

mechanisms (ICT‐based, personal interaction‐based, and embedded in management processes) on innovation capability (both on … ideation and on innovation project management), as well as the influence of each first‐level innovation capacity on company … research. Findings – The results obtained show that knowledge sharing is a key issue in order to enhance innovation capability …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate how organizations focusing on employee-driven innovation (EDI …) use information and communication technologies (ICT)-based tools in their innovation work. EDI involves systematic … external and internal knowledge in their innovation work. Originality/value – This study applies a knowledge management …

independent and culturally distinct are the heart of functioning innovation clusters. This can slow down the creation of common … innovation projects, particularly in French innovation clusters where cooperation is influenced by the governmental financing …, resources and practitioners related to the brokering activities taking place within an innovation cluster in Paris. Findings …

, innovation networks, and innovation capability. In particular, the paper argues that nurturing interaction with external agents …) positively affects the innovation capability of firms by allowing the development of innovation networks and making them run … the formation of innovation networks and on their operational performance. This influence is much stronger when it comes …