Jumping the Collaboration Hurdles

To tap into smart people outside of your organization and foster open innovation, it's important to recognize and overcome internal barriers. These include the "not invented here" syndrome, a credibility gap that comes with any attempt at change, and a misconception that open innovation is about getting something for nothing. To overcome these hurdles, it's essential to network internally and externally, inspire colleagues, and be generous in building trust and acknowledging contributions.