'Innovation has always been a multi-player game. But in an era of 'open innovation' organizations need to learn new skills around understanding and working at the network level. This text offers an excellent and interdisciplinary overview of this important developing field.' John Bessant, Exeter University 'In a world that has become increasingly connected the importance of understanding how networks influence ... Read moreinnovation is critical to organizational performance. I would recommend Strategic Management of Innovation Networks to anyone who is interested in how innovation is embedded in networks. OEzman gives an excellent introduction to a complex topic and details both the theoretical relationship between networks and innovation as well as outlining the steps needed to analyse and manage innovation networks. It is a must-read for students, practitioners and researchers.' Andrew Parker, University of Kentucky 'Innovation has always been a multi-player game. But in an era of `open innovation' organizations need to learn new skills around understanding and working at the network level. This text offers an excellent and interdisciplinary overview of this important developing field.' John Bessant, Exeter University 'In a world that has become increasingly connected the importance of understanding how networks influence innovation is critical to organizational performance. I would recommend Strategic Management of Innovation Networks to anyone who is interested in how innovation is embedded in networks. OEzman gives an excellent introduction to a complex topic and details both the theoretical relationship between networks and innovation as well as outlining the steps needed to analyse and manage innovation networks. It is a must-read for students, practitioners and researchers.' Andrew Parker, University of Kentucky Show Less