In the dynamic world of construction projects, fostering innovation is paramount. This study investigates the transformative potential of shared leadership as a catalyst for team innovation. We examine knowledge-sharing density as a critical mediator through the lens of knowledge management. We adopted a mixed methods approach, collecting multi-wave and multi-source field data and using social network measures. The results demonstrate shared leadership acts as a direct driver of knowledge-sharing density, facilitating innovation in construction projects. Knowledge-sharing density emerges as a transformative force, mediating the impact of shared leadership on team innovation. This intricate relationship unveils hidden potential for innovation within construction teams. Results also show the influence of team open-mindedness norms, which moderate the direct link between knowledge-sharing density and team innovation and the indirect influence of shared leadership. This study pioneers an integrated approach to understanding leadership and knowledge management in the construction sector, with important insights for team leadership, knowledge-sharing, and project performance.

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提高建筑项目的创新能力：知识共享、开放思想和共享领导


在充满活力的建筑项目中，促进创新至关重要。本研究调查了分享式领导作为团队创新催化剂的变革潜力。我们通过知识管理的视角将知识共享密度作为关键中介进行研究。我们采用了混合方法，收集多波次和多源现场数据并使用社交网络措施。结果表明，共享式领导是知识共享密度的直接驱动力，促进了建筑项目的创新。知识共享密度作为一种变革力量出现，调节共享式领导对团队创新的影响。这种错综复杂的关系揭示了施工团队中隐藏的创新潜力。结果还显示了团队开放性规范的影响，它调节了知识共享密度和团队创新之间的直接联系以及共享领导的间接影响。本研究开创了一种理解建筑行业领导力和知识管理的综合方法，为团队领导、知识共享和项目绩效提供了重要见解。