Re-thinking cluster policies: the role of shared vision and Place Leadership on the development of resilient clusters

Abstract Facing increasing interregional and international competition, the need for innovating economic socio-institutional structures is virulent. One possibility establishing clusters to promote idea that developing a network of companies with mix cooperative competitive practices leads advantages respective area. Organizing means cluster culture, communication strategy selection criterion creating desired companies. We base our opinion paper on an extensive literature review scientific sources about clusters, policy Place Leadership. reveal prevailing often does not lead sustainably successful clusters. conclude we shared vision among members develop resilient Shared visions create sense belonging, social identity, internalization values attitudes. This way, it possible sustainable trust-oriented structure can develop, knowledge spillovers within cluster, necessary occur. True Leadership crucial deal needed diversity actors stakeholders, some whom are in inspiring, motivating, guiding shared, cooperative, collaborative ways working. Employing outperform current measures other regional, industrial structural areas might even make them redundant.