The article "Organizational Ambidexterity: Balancing Exploitation and Exploration for Sustained Performance" by Raisch, Probst, Birkinshaw, and Tushman explores the concept of organizational ambidexterity, which involves balancing exploitation (focusing on existing competencies) and exploration (focusing on new opportunities). The authors identify four central tensions in the literature: differentiation vs. integration, individual vs. organizational, static vs. dynamic, and internal vs. external. They discuss the need for a dynamic perspective on ambidexterity, emphasizing that it is a continuous process rather than a static state. The article also highlights the importance of integrating internal and external knowledge bases for synergistic benefits. Seven articles included in the special issue contribute to these tensions, providing insights into how organizations manage exploitation and exploration, the role of individuals, and the dynamic nature of ambidexterity. The authors conclude by suggesting future research directions, including longitudinal studies, multi-level analysis, and conditions under which ambidexterity leads to success.The article "Organizational Ambidexterity: Balancing Exploitation and Exploration for Sustained Performance" by Raisch, Probst, Birkinshaw, and Tushman explores the concept of organizational ambidexterity, which involves balancing exploitation (focusing on existing competencies) and exploration (focusing on new opportunities). The authors identify four central tensions in the literature: differentiation vs. integration, individual vs. organizational, static vs. dynamic, and internal vs. external. They discuss the need for a dynamic perspective on ambidexterity, emphasizing that it is a continuous process rather than a static state. The article also highlights the importance of integrating internal and external knowledge bases for synergistic benefits. Seven articles included in the special issue contribute to these tensions, providing insights into how organizations manage exploitation and exploration, the role of individuals, and the dynamic nature of ambidexterity. The authors conclude by suggesting future research directions, including longitudinal studies, multi-level analysis, and conditions under which ambidexterity leads to success.