Abstract
This chapter explores the intricate relationship between leadership styles and the outcomes of coopetition in today’s dynamic business environment. It draws on a comprehensive examination of leadership theories and coopetition literature; the research amalgamates existing insights to propose a robust conceptual framework. The analysis delves into transformational, collaborative, adaptive, transactional, situational, and participative leadership styles, dissecting their nuanced roles in shaping successful coopetitive alliances. The chapter unravels the intricacies of coopetition, demonstrating how established leadership theories can be tailored to this specific context.
This chapter delves into best practices for leaders in coopetitive alliances, highlighting the significance of strategic alignment, effective communication, conflict resolution, and agile decision-making. Furthermore, it underscores the pivotal role of cultivating a coopetitive mindset and skills among leaders, advocating for embracing ambiguity, fostering collaborative skill development, continuous learning, and strategic networking. In addition, the research accentuates the importance of implications for leaders and practitioners, providing insights into aligning strategies with cooperative and competitive dimensions, promoting collaboration, and effectively navigating conflicts in coopetitive settings. This chapter concludes with a call for further research, urging a deeper exploration of specific leadership styles, industry contexts, and emerging trends. It underscores the continuous evolution of leadership theories and practices in the ever-changing landscape of coopetition.
This chapter delves into best practices for leaders in coopetitive alliances, highlighting the significance of strategic alignment, effective communication, conflict resolution, and agile decision-making. Furthermore, it underscores the pivotal role of cultivating a coopetitive mindset and skills among leaders, advocating for embracing ambiguity, fostering collaborative skill development, continuous learning, and strategic networking. In addition, the research accentuates the importance of implications for leaders and practitioners, providing insights into aligning strategies with cooperative and competitive dimensions, promoting collaboration, and effectively navigating conflicts in coopetitive settings. This chapter concludes with a call for further research, urging a deeper exploration of specific leadership styles, industry contexts, and emerging trends. It underscores the continuous evolution of leadership theories and practices in the ever-changing landscape of coopetition.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Leadership and Leadership Development |
| Subtitle of host publication | Critical Perspectives and Contemporary Approaches |
| Editors | Christian Harrison |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Chapter | 9 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781032624976 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781032620527 |
| Publication status | Published - 31 Mar 2025 |
Publication series
| Name | Routledge Studies in Leadership and Leadership Development |
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| Publisher | Routledge |
Keywords
- coopetition
- coopetitive alliances
- leadership styles
- competition
- collaboration
- cooperation