Hila Lifshitz-Assaf

Hila Lifshitz-Assaf, an Associate Professor at NYU Stern and former NASA boundary spanning researcher, joins the discussion about Michael Tushman's impactful work on innovation. They explore how boundary roles like gatekeepers enhance communication and drive organizational innovation. The conversation dives into the dynamics of R&D teams and how various knowledge frameworks shape project outcomes. Lifshitz-Assaf highlights the changing coordination challenges teams face in today's fast-paced environments, revealing the vital role of informal networks.

Hila Lifshitz-Assaf, a former student of Michael Tushman and a researcher in open innovation, joins the discussion to delve into Tushman's seminal work on innovation processes. They highlight how his 1977 ideas on boundary roles apply to current challenges like remote collaboration. Topics include the impact of open innovation on professional identities at NASA, the importance of boundary spanning for effective communication in R&D, and the balance between formal structures and informal interactions, especially in a post-pandemic world.