TY - JOUR AB - Purpose– This paper aims to propose a review of the current open innovation paradigm to include the effects of culture in the internationalized working environment. Design/methodology/approach– Focusing on interpersonal skills, the authors aim to show the current open innovation framework should be extended to include a cross-cultural lens. Findings– In addition, cultural intelligence is a necessary core competency that can “shine a light” on the various ambiguities and uncertainties encountered in the Chinese business terrain. Originality/value– Cultural intelligence will enhance open innovation alliance effectiveness. VL - 5 IS - 3 SN - 1756-1396 DO - 10.1108/JCE-03-2013-0008 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/JCE-03-2013-0008 AU - Allan Collins Richard AU - Kriz Anton PY - 2013 Y1 - 2013/01/01 TI - Cultural intelligence (CQ) and its role in advancing open innovation alliances (OIA) between China and the West T2 - Journal of Chinese Entrepreneurship PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 220 EP - 239 Y2 - 2024/04/25 ER -