Boundary spanning and partnership performance: bringing the structural perspective into the game

Mads Peter Klindt*, Kelvin Baadsgaard, Henning Jørgensen

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Abstract

In partnership work, boundary spanning is crucial for breaking silo thinking and sustaining focus on inter-organizational targets. However, the literature is agency biased and focuses primarily on the role of individual boundary spanners. We present a complementary structural perspective emphasizing resource allocation, formation of coupling competence and institutionalized support from management. The relationship between structures, boundary spanning and partnership performance is examined using a case study of collaboration across Danish adult education, employment and business support services intended to boost training in private firms. Our findings generally affirm the theoretical propositions and illustrate two viable pathways for organizing partnerships.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftPublic Management Review
Vol/bind26
Udgave nummer10
Sider (fra-til)2776-2801
Antal sider26
ISSN1471-9037
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2024

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  • KOMPTENCEFORSYNINGmidt Akse 4

    Baadsgaard, K. (PI (principal investigator)), Klindt, M. P. (PI (principal investigator)), Jørgensen, H. (PI (principal investigator)) & Lassen, M. (PI (principal investigator))

    Væksthus Midtjylland

    01/09/201830/06/2021

    Projekter: ProjektForskning

  • KOMPETENCEFORSYNINGmidt Akse 1

    Baadsgaard, K. (PI (principal investigator)), Jørgensen, H. (PI (principal investigator)), Lassen, M. (PI (principal investigator)) & Klindt, M. P. (PI (principal investigator))

    Væksthus Midtjylland

    01/01/201808/01/2021

    Projekter: ProjektForskning

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