... the importance of leadership attention on organization-wide innovation and the interdependence of investments across functions.[AQ2] To enhance their performance, SMEs must implement broad learning programs across the organization that provides formal and informal cross-training and takes a cross-functional...

...Hamid Mazloomi Khamseh; Maryam Nasiriyar Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework for understanding the learning outcomes of strategic alliances. Design/methodology/approach – On the basis of two dimensions of any strategic alliance – that is, similarity...

...Sophie Veilleux; Nancy Haskell; Frank Pons Purpose This paper aims to focus on understanding three dimensions of international alliance formation by small to medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs): the role of internal actors, planning/opportunity management, and organizational learning...

...Patrick Marren Purpose The purpose of this paper is to set out an analogy between the creatively destructive forces that buffet business and the similar forces that affect physical systems. Design/methodology/approach The paper makes use of previous learning and work with numerous...

... – Artistry is not an exclusive talent. Instead, it is a learned, emergent capability that allows practitioners to integrate mastery and originality as the work. This integration is made possible through the development of a sophisticated knowledge system. Originality/value – By revealing what...

...Harvey Seifter; Ted Buswick; Lotte Darsø Purpose Arts‐based learning in business is a young field. Few businesspeople are aware of the opportunities to learn about it. This article takes an international look at the most prominent programs that bring together businesspeople, artists...

... attention on what is widely regarded as one of the world's most extensive corporate arts‐based learning initiatives, the Catalyst program at Unilever. Design/methodology/approach In a wide‐ranging interview with James Hill, now a group vice‐president and Catalyst's leading executive sponsor...

... understanding of the core drivers of management failure. This article reviews seven of the prime culprits in this organizational drama, accompanied by prescriptions for improvement. Provided with few resources (time, learning, money, peer support, mentoring, etc.) for the incredibly demanding challenge...