Abstract: In the context of a new round of technological revolution, where corporate innovation paradigms are undergoing significant transformation, leaders can leverage paradoxical leadership to contribute managerial wisdom to technology insight. Despite its potential, empirical research exploring this relationship from an enterprise perspective remains limited. This study addresses this gap by introducing consolidation innovation as a mediating variable and the diversity of R&D teams as a moderating variable, constructing a moderated mediation model grounded in consolidation innovation theory and information decision-making theory. Empirical analysis based on data from 388 enterprises within strategic emerging industries reveals that (1) paradoxical leadership positively influences the formation of technology insight; (2) consolidation innovation partially mediates the relationship between paradoxical leadership and technology insight, indicating that part of the impact is exerted indirectly through fostering an innovative organizational environment; (3) the diversity of R&D teams positively moderates the effect of paradoxical leadership on both consolidation innovation and technology insight, suggesting that diverse teams enhance the effectiveness of paradoxical leadership; and (4) team diversity significantly strengthens the mediating role of consolidation innovation between paradoxical leadership and technology insight, highlighting the importance of leveraging diverse perspectives for enhanced innovation outcomes. These findings elucidate the mechanisms by which paradoxical leadership fosters technology insight, providing valuable insights for enterprises aiming to cultivate their capacity for technological innovation and application. The study contributes to China’s strategic objective of becoming a global leader in science and technology by highlighting the importance of paradoxical leadership and the amplifying role of diverse R&D teams. Enterprises can develop effective leadership strategies that harness these benefits, enhancing innovation capabilities and competitiveness in rapidly evolving technological landscapes. Moreover, fostering an inclusive work environment that encourages diverse perspectives and collaborative problem-solving is critical for driving innovation and achieving sustainable competitive advantage. By embracing paradoxical thinking, leaders can balance stability with change, tradition with innovation, and short-term performance with long-term vision, nurturing a culture conducive to continuous exploration and exploitation of novel technologies. The research underscores the value of investing in leadership development and promoting team diversity to yield significant returns in terms of enhanced technology insight and innovation capability, positioning enterprises to better compete in the global market.

Key words: diversity of R&, D teams

摘要： 新一轮科技革命下企业技术创新呈现全新范式，领导者能够通过悖论式管理为技术洞见贡献管理智慧，然而目前鲜有从企业层面探究悖论型领导与技术洞见关系的研究。基于整合式创新理论和信息决策理论，引入整合创新作为中介变量，研发团队多样性作为调节变量，构建出一个有调节的中介模型。通过对战略性新兴产业中388家企业样本数据进行实证分析，探讨了悖论型领导与技术洞见的关系、影响机制和作用边界。研究发现：（1）悖论型领导正向影响技术洞见形成；（2）整合创新在悖论型领导与技术洞见之间起部分中介作用；（3）研发团队多样性正向调节悖论型领导对整合创新的影响，正向调节悖论型领导对技术洞见的影响；（4）研发团队多样性显著增强整合创新在悖论型领导与技术洞见之间的中介作用。研究结果揭示了悖论型领导对技术洞见的催生机制，对于企业培育技术创新与应用能力，以及我国加快建设世界科技强国提供一定的管理支撑。