Knowledge management meets open innovation

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings With firms increasingly collaborating with different external entities, effective knowledge management (KM) strategies are needed to make open innovation (OI) successful. Companies must ensure strategies reflect the blend of codification and personalization appropriate for the inbound, outbound or hybrid model of OI chosen. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.