Research shows that innovation output can be improved in dispersed teams through strategies like modularization and talent arbitrage.
Tightening immigration policies worldwide are disrupting multinational enterprises’ ability to recruit global R&D talent for colocated teams. Research shows that the innovation output of dispersed teams is lower than that of colocated teams, but companies can adapt using four strategic approaches: immigration arbitrage, modularization, flexible orchestration, and regional ecosystem integration. These strategies can help teams maintain innovation excellence while navigating mobility constraints.
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