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Discovering entrepreneurship: An exploration of a tripartite approach to developing entrepreneurial capacities

Lorna A. Collins (National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship, Birmingham, UK)
Alison J. Smith (Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK)
Paul D. Hannon (National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship, Birmingham, UK)

Journal of European Industrial Training

ISSN: 0309-0590

Article publication date: 1 March 2006

2007

Abstract

Purpose

To describe an exploration in the use of synergistic learning methods in the delivery of an innovative pilot programme designed to teach entrepreneurship capacities. The programme took a tripartite approach involving nascent entrepreneurs, existing entrepreneurs and facilitators using an action research and action learning approach.

Design/methodology/approach

Action research methodology is used to provide insights in entrepreneurship andragogy. The programme is delivered in a collaborative, peer‐learning environment using synergistic learning techniques (action learning).

Findings

There is evidence from all participants for the usefulness of the learning methods employed; however there are challenges to using these methods in organisation applications.

Research limitations/implications

The implications and challenges of using synergistic learning methods in organisation applications are discussed. Directions for further research into how such a programme could be used in the workplace are also presented.

Originality/value

The paper describes innovative and effective methods to teach entrepreneurship capacities that mirror the “real” world experience of existing and nascent entrepreneurs.

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Citation

Collins, L.A., Smith, A.J. and Hannon, P.D. (2006), "Discovering entrepreneurship: An exploration of a tripartite approach to developing entrepreneurial capacities", Journal of European Industrial Training, Vol. 30 No. 3, pp. 188-205. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090590610662940

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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