This publication focuses on the conditions for promising collaboration. Collaboration is becoming a dominant instrument in today's economy and society and manifests itself in many shapes and forms. It is a challenging instrument which still isn't very well understood and poses the business community in front of a number of challenging dilemma's. We position collaboration as a multidisciplinary phenomenon and - based on years of research and as reflective practitioners - offer a comprehensive model for analyzing and designing collaborative processes that is both scientifically rooted and applicable in practice. A better understanding of collaborative processes will enhance the success of alliances, networks, chains and strategic partnerships. In addition to this we look to the future of organizing from a collaborative perspective and address the challenges ahead.
Provides a coherent view on the professional practice of alliances, networks, chains and strategic partnerships Offers a multidisciplinary approach of collaborative processes that will appeal to both practitioners and researchers Addresses future challenges regarding collaborative processes, alliance strategy, new business models, alliance capabilities and collaborative leadership
Edwin Kaats
Alliance Strategy Business and Network Models Collaboration Collaborative Leadership Inter-Organizational Relations