Making creativity more effective: Factors that impact on cross-domain collaborations

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Cross-domain collaborations enable firms to gain access to new capabilities that better position them to meet the increasingly complex problems which face businesses. But, significant differences exist in the way that various disciplines and sectors perceive and approach creativity. Management must therefore consider issues that include idea ownership, personality traits, management support and how creativity is quantified and measured to prevent misalignment and enhance the effectiveness of creative endeavors.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2017), "Making creativity more effective: Factors that impact on cross-domain collaborations", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 31 No. 2, pp. 26-29. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-02-2017-0014