.... Practical implications The proposed framework can be used in teaching the key role of strategic leadership to explore and exploit over time. The framework has the potential to guide innovative working in practice by making better use of the employees’ tacit knowledge in such a way that they are empowered...

...), subject to full attribution to the original publication and authors. The full terms of this licence may be seen at http://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/legalcode Organizational learning Critical realism Exploration and exploitation Critical realist Theory of science...

... of this licence may be seen at http://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/legalcode Inter-organizational learning Exploration and exploitation Service networks Interorganizational learning Loose coupled systems Seeking (strategic) renewal is one of the most important issues for organizations...

... is conceptualized that suggests how balance between exploration and exploitation can be maintained. Design/methodology/approach The study is conceptual. As no data are utilized, focus is on discussing the links between the two theoretical perspectives and the advantages of the proposed innovation capacity...