Orchestration competence in innovation ecosystem
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https://doi.org/10.1108/INMR-12-2023-0233Palavras-chave:
Innovation ecosystem, Orchestration, Competence, Orchestration competenceResumo
PurposeThe paper aims to propose the definition of individual orchestration competence concept and the identification of its main attributes for orchestrating innovation ecosystems.
Design/methodology/approachA literature review was conducted, from 2006 to 2024, considering Dhanaraj and Parkhe (2006) as a theoretical-conceptual framework, in Scopus and Web of Science databases. Seminal articles, books, articles and references cited in the selected articles were also used.
FindingsIn this research, we highlight the need for competence for orchestrators to work in an innovation ecosystem. For this, we propose individual orchestration competence and its attributes. Next, we propose the Individual Orchestration Competence Theoretical Model in Innovation Ecosystem.
Research limitations/implicationsThe results advance the field of orchestration by promoting the expansion of the network and ecosystem orchestration model, from the perspective of orchestrators’ roles and activities and orchestration dimension, to an ecosystemic and dynamic orchestration competence model.
Practical implicationsAs theoretical contributions, the proposition of individual orchestration competence concept and its attributes. Also the expansion of the existing theoretical model to a competence approach. As managerial contributions, we highlight the orchestration competence required of innovation ecosystem orchestrators.
Social implicationsSocial implications are promoted as orchestrators understand their importance in the innovation ecosystem.
Originality/valueThe orchestration literature has focused on its roles, activities and dimensions. Recently, the different orchestrators’ roles have been discussed, but little progress has been made. Therefore, this study has the novelty of exploring individual level – the orchestrator –, proposing an individual orchestration competence model.
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