Strategic Alliance Management
presents an academically grounded alliance development framework, detailing eight stages of alliance development with consideration for specific management challenges. For each stage, readers are presented with state-of-the-art theoretical insights, evidence-based managerial guidelines and a business case illustration. Additional chapters detail on contemporary alliance management challenges, including co-opetition and business eco-systems. Other chapters highlight the role of alliance professionals, alliance capabilities and paradoxical challenges in alliance relationships.This second edition retains a blend of academic knowledge and practical examples, while updating case examples and adding five new chapters on emerging alliance topics. This book remains vital reading for business students and professionals interested in strategic management.
Brian Tjemkes is Assistant Professor of Management and Organization at VU University Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Pepijn Vos is Researcher Consultant in the field of innovation and alliance management at TNO, the Netherlands
Koen Burgers is a PhD Candidate at Nyenrode University, the Netherlands