This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the IFIP WG 8.2 International Conference on the Role of Information Systems in Leveraging the Intelligence and Creativity of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, CreativeSME 2009, held in Guimarães, Portugal, in June 2009.

Creativity and Innovation Challenges.- Creativity and Intelligence in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises: The Role of Information Systems.- SMEs, IT, and the Third Space: Colonization and Creativity in the Theatre Industry.- SME 2.0: Roadmap towards Web 2.0-Based Open Innovation in SME-Networks - A Case Study Based Research Framework.- Conducting Creativity Brainstorming Sessions in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Using Computer-Mediated Communication Tools.- An Examination of the Disruptive Innovation Paradox: The Application of the Innovators Dilemma to SME's.- Two Paths for Innovation: Parvenu or Pariah.- Identifying and Addressing Stakeholder Interests in Design Science Research: An Analysis Using Critical Systems Heuristics.- Architecture for a Creative Information System.- Creativity in Agile Systems Development: A Literature Review.- Challenges in Ensuring Effective Governance.- IT Governance in SMEs: Trust or Control?.- A Methodology for Electronic Business Initiatives Implementation in SME.- IT Governance Practices in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Recommendations from an Empirical Study.- Life Cycle Model for IT Performance Measurement: A Reference Model for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME).- Challenges in Managing Knowledge.- Knowledge Management in Small Firms.- An Action Research on Open Knowledge and Technology Transfer.- Services Supporting Knowledge Maturing in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises.- Organizational Challenges, Power and Politics.- The Emergence of 'Power with': The Case of a Born Global Organization.- The Chiasmus of Design: Paradoxical Outcomes in the e-Government Reform of UK Children's Services.- How and Why Do IT Entrepreneurs Leave Their Salaried Employment to Start a SME? A Mixed Methods Research Design.- Towards aModel of Technology Adoption: A Conceptual Model Proposition.