Theorizing collaboration practice
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23314550 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Chris Huxham (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2003 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 401-423 |
| Publication date | 2003-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Public Management Review (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1471-9037 • E-ISSN: 1471-9045 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/1471903032000146964 |
| OpenAlex | W2162577040 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 165 |
| References cited | 13 |
This article provides an overview of the theory of collaborative advantage. This is a practice-oriented theory concerned with enhancing practical understanding of the management isssues involved in joint working across organizations. Two contrasting concepts are central to it: collaborative advantage which is concerned with the potential for synergy from working collaboratively; and, collaborative inertia which relates to the often disappointing output in reality. The theory is structured as a set of overlapping themes, which are predominantly issues that practitioners see as causing pain and reward in collaborative situations. Five example themes are discussed: common aims; power; trust; membership structures; and, leadership. It is argued that the theory captures the complexity that underlies collaborative situations and conveys it in a way that seems real to those involved. It aims to empower those involved through legitimising experienced frustration and providing conceptual handles to help address the practical issues involved.
Knowledge management · Political science · Power (physics) · Public relations · Set (abstract data type) · Sociology · Community Health and Development · Computer Science · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics · Language, Metaphor, and Cognition
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| Unique citing works | 165 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 7,5 |
| Citation span | 2004 - 2026 (23) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | Yes |
| Citation types | Neutral: 152 |