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Systematic literature review on networks of innovative teams: Current trends and future research avenues

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  • Wechtler, Heidi
  • Marodin, Joyce Klein
  • Lehtonen, Miikka J.

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Although the number of studies on innovation and teams has increased significantly, there is still a paucity of consolidated understanding of how innovations emerge within a team. Prior reviews at the intersection of innovations and teams have not explored the network implications for innovation, thus warranting a literature review to provide avenues for further research. This study systematically reviews 93 articles on networks and innovative teams published in management journals over the last 30 years. Adopting a network lens, we propose to analyze our findings through four themes to address the essential characteristics of innovation: network characteristics, network team characteristics, network team management, and network flow. A research agenda is discussed, focusing on the various opportunities for research around innovative teams' space, time, and disrupted contexts.

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  • Wechtler, Heidi & Marodin, Joyce Klein & Lehtonen, Miikka J., 2024. "Systematic literature review on networks of innovative teams: Current trends and future research avenues," European Management Journal, Elsevier, vol. 42(6), pages 968-978.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:eurman:v:42:y:2024:i:6:p:968-978
    DOI: 10.1016/j.emj.2023.08.007
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