leadership as a competetive advantage for innovation and growth
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| Coordinator | STIFT CENTER FOR ADVANCED STUDIES IN LEADERSHIP - Centre for Advanced Studies in Leadership |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 500 000 |
| Project duration | August 2012 - March 2013 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
The vision behind the agenda is to position leadership as a strategic resource for innovation and growth in Sweden. The point of departure is that the ´Swedish leadership model´ is presently based in values and practices that promote innovative leadership. However, it is necessary to develop and strengthen this strategic resource so that the model is not only consistent with international standards but also meets the ever-increasing forces of global competition. The principal goal of the agenda is to advance the competitive advantage of Swedish-based corporations and organizations
Results and expected effects
The presented strategic agenda is a foundation for future coordinated research-, development- and education activities. One major challenge is to successfully navigate the transition from industrial thinking as the dominant business logic to various business logics that build on individual competence, specific knowledge and relationships. In these logics, various interactions (e.g., in projects, networks, alliances, etc.) are crucially important for the development of valuable activities and processes. Realizing the agenda will contribute to more effective leadership.
Approach and implementation
The work process of the strategic agenda has involved a number of stakeholders and collaborative partners (e.g., national and international corporations and organizations, educational institutions, consultants, assorted interest groups and researchers). The work has been conducted in general workshops, hearings and seminars as well as in smaller task force groups with specific assignments.