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Entrepreneurial learning and mentoring

Entrepreneurial learning and mentoring Discusses the importance of learning to the survival and growth of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Considers research from a support programme using previous or existing entrepreneurs as mentors to support and advise new-start entrepreneurs. The paper discusses the issues around learning, entrepreneur development, mentoring and the matching of mentors to client entrepreneurs. In particular the paper considers the role of life-cycle development approaches in planning entrepreneurial development, the importance of double-loop learning and learning from experience or critical incidents. The paper then considers whether "just-in-time", targeted training and support provided directly or facilitated by a mentor may be more cost-effective in the long run than a more traditional up-front prescribed training approach. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research Emerald Publishing

Entrepreneurial learning and mentoring

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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2000 MCB UP Ltd. All rights reserved.
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1355-2554
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10.1108/13552550010346587
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Abstract

Discusses the importance of learning to the survival and growth of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Considers research from a support programme using previous or existing entrepreneurs as mentors to support and advise new-start entrepreneurs. The paper discusses the issues around learning, entrepreneur development, mentoring and the matching of mentors to client entrepreneurs. In particular the paper considers the role of life-cycle development approaches in planning entrepreneurial development, the importance of double-loop learning and learning from experience or critical incidents. The paper then considers whether "just-in-time", targeted training and support provided directly or facilitated by a mentor may be more cost-effective in the long run than a more traditional up-front prescribed training approach.

Journal

International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jun 1, 2000

Keywords: Entrepreneurs; Mentoring; Learning

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