Coping with Open Innovation: Responding to the Challenges of External Engagement in R&D
基于研发人员的经验，识别出开放式创新中个体面临的四种具体挑战及应对策略，并提出组织可实施的实践来帮助员工有效进行外部参与。
Open innovation often requires wholesale changes to the nature of R&D. However, academic research and managerial practice have paid little attention to the challenges that individuals face in the daily pursuit of open innovation. As a result, there is little understanding of how individuals cope with open innovation, and which organizational practices can support them in this role. Drawing on the experiences of R&D professionals, this article identifies four specific challenges and coping strategies of individuals engaged in open innovation. It proposes a range of open innovation practices that organizations can implement to better equip their staff to undertake effective external engagement.