In this paper, the author argues that conceptually there are supportive relationships
between complex adaptive leadership frameworks and shared collaborative governance
mechanisms. The purpose of this paper is to address the nexus between the framework of
complex adaptive leadership and collaborative structure that necessitates organizational
governance mechanisms that exists cross-functional boundaries. The organizational interests and
politics, accountability and control, and the leadership challenges of complex organizational
processes influence the firm’s relational and social capability to collaborate. The author
proposes a paradigm shift to reform current traditional leadership methodologies to construct
new adaptive leadership methodologies that govern collaborative relationships in today’s
complex environment.