This special issue examines how firms of different sizes and stages organize themselves to achieve exceptional performance amid rapid technological change, globalization, and ecosystem interdependencies. The collection seeks theoretical and empirical research on novel organizational forms, structures, and governance models that enable firms to outperform competitors, innovate, and scale effectively. Particular emphasis is given to understanding organizational innovations in hidden champions, niche leaders, scaleups, and other exceptional performers.
The issue welcomes research investigating how novel organizational forms emerge and function across diverse geographical and economic contexts, including high-cost developed economies, emerging economies, and developing regions. Special attention is paid to underrepresented areas beyond OECD countries, recognizing that many Asian economies have cultivated distinctive organizational models through national initiatives. Research should address how factors like leadership, internal collaboration structures, technology adoption, ecosystem relationships, and policy environments shape organizational choices and performance outcomes.