Managing to collaborate : the theory and practice of collaborative advantage /
Huxham, Chris.
Vangen, Siv(Siv Evy),1964-
London : Routledge,
2005.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 258-267) and index.
pt. 1: Introduction to the theory and practice of collaborative advantage. Collaborative advantage: what? Why? How? And why not? ; Cases of collaboration ; The principles of the theory of collaborative advantage ; Action researching collaboration -- pt. 2: Themes in collaboration practice. Grappling with advantage and inertia ; Managing aims ; Negotiating purpose ; Membership structures and dynamics ; Coping with trust ; Using power ; Issues of identity ; The meaning of leadership ; Doing leadership -- pt. 3: Collaboratin in practice. Using the theory : managing tensions in collaboration practice ; Managing to collaborate--and getting a buzz from it.
Strategic alliances (Business)
Partnership.
Business networks.