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The art of innovation: How arts-based initiatives can nurture innovation dynamic capabilities

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The role of the arts in fostering organisational creativity and driving corporate innovation has long been recognized as an area of interest for both academics and practitioners. Yet, the mechanisms through which arts-based-interventions (ABIs) contribute to building dynamic capabilities remain underexplored. By drawing on 21 in-depth interviews with business managers and experienced artists, our study provides concrete insights into how artistic engagement enhances an organization's ability to sense opportunities, seize resources or capabilities, and transform structures, routines or processes to boost long-term innovation. We investigate the underlying mechanisms by creating a rich and contemporary taxonomy of ABIs for innovation. The findings offer a nuanced understanding of how artistic engagement can strengthen organisational adaptability and innovation capacity. This research advances theoretical perspectives on dynamic capabilities and provides practical guidance for managers seeking to leverage the arts as part of their innovation strategies.

Source: Technovation

DOI: 10.1016/j.technovation.2025.103337

Authors: Anne Berthinier-Poncet, Daria Podmetina, Peter Robbins

Institutions: Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, Laboratoire interdisciplinaire de recherches en sciences de l'action, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Dublin City University

Language: English

Topic: Innovation and Knowledge Management

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,890