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

Discovering entrepreneurship An exploration of a tripartite approach to developing... 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. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of European Industrial Training Emerald Publishing

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2006 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
0309-0590
DOI
10.1108/03090590610662940
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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.

Journal

Journal of European Industrial TrainingEmerald Publishing

Published: Mar 1, 2006

Keywords: Entrepreneurialism; Educational research; Learning methods

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