The Innovation Show Paul Carlile - The Cycles of Theory Building
Feb 15, 2023
Join Paul Carlile, a Professor at Boston University and co-author of a key paper on theory building in management, as he dives into the intricacies of disruptive innovation and the need for a shared language among scholars. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches in navigating innovation challenges. The discussion also highlights the role of neurodiversity and local context in driving impactful business models, particularly in education and technology. Carlile critiques management fads, advocating for boundaryless collaboration.
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Everyone Develops Theories
- Everyone develops theories by learning from their experience, even outside formal theory building.
- A good theory is a powerful tool for change beyond mere opinion.
Power of Interdisciplinary Researchers
- Breakthrough research often comes from interdisciplinary scholars.
- Diverse perspectives allow seeing anomalies insiders might miss, improving theory.
Collaboration Through Uncertainty
- Multiple sclerosis researchers from different specialities discussed what they didn't know.
- Focusing on shared unknowns fostered collaboration despite disciplinary differences.