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

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  • Mads Peter Klindt
  • Kelvin Baadsgaard
  • Henning Jørgensen

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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.

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  • Mads Peter Klindt & Kelvin Baadsgaard & Henning Jørgensen, 2024. "Boundary spanning and partnership performance: bringing the structural perspective into the game," Public Management Review, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 26(10), pages 2776-2801, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rpxmxx:v:26:y:2024:i:10:p:2776-2801
    DOI: 10.1080/14719037.2023.2197914
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