Creating Communities of Practice: Entrepreneurial Learning in a University-Based

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The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Creating Communities of Practice by Oswald Jones, PingPing Meckel, David Taylor This book introduces concepts of business incubation and suggests a learning process. Recruitment practices should be revised to include a more holistic appreciation of potential incubatees contribution to the Business Incubation learning community as well as an assessment of their business plans. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book introduces concepts of business incubation and suggests a learning process. This process begins with prior knowledge at the opportunity identification phase, progresses through the acquisition of new skills and knowledge necessary to develop an opportunity and concludes with a transformation phase where new knowledge is acted upon. The book draws on extensive qualitative data and documentary evidence from a range of stakeholders associated with a University Business Incubator known as Innospace. The process of opportunity development within the business incubator is explored by combining experiential and social learning theories as heuristic tools. Presented implications for policy-makers and incubator managers are that attention and scarce resources should be focused on providing relevant information and encouraging an atmosphere of learning and mutual support. Recruitment practices should be revised to include a more holistic appreciation of potential incubatees contribution to the Business Incubation learning community as well as an assessment of their business plans. For policy makers the book suggests that successful business incubators do not necessarily require a large financial investment in state-of-the-art premises and technology. Appropriate management training together with carefully selected incubatees can create an effective learning community where opportunities are developed and transformed into enterprises and individuals into entrepreneurs. Back Cover This book introduces concepts of business incubation and suggests a learning process. This process begins with prior knowledge at the opportunity identification phase, progresses through the acquisition of new skills and knowledge necessary to develop an opportunity and concludes with a transformation phase where new knowledge is acted upon. The book draws on extensive qualitative data and documentary evidence from a range of stakeholders associated with a University Business Incubator known as Innospace. The process of opportunity development within the business incubator is explored by combining experiential and social learning theories as heuristic tools. Presented implications for policy-makers and incubator managers are that attention and scarce resources should be focused on providing relevant information and encouraging an atmosphere of learning and mutual support. Recruitment practices should be revised to include a more holistic appreciation of potential incubatees contribution to the Business Incubation learning community as well as an assessment of their business plans. For policy makers the book suggests that successful business incubators do not necessarily require a large financial investment in state-of-the-art premises and technology. Appropriate management training together with carefully selected incubatees can create an effective learning community where opportunities are developed and transformed into enterprises and individuals into entrepreneurs. Table of Contents Introduction: An Overview of the Research.- Business Incubation.- Entrepreneurship, Opportunities and Entrepreneurial Learning.- Research Methods.- The INNOSPACE Experience.- The Role of Prior Knowledge in Opportunity Identification.- Learning and Opportunity Development in INNOSPACE.- Discussion: The INNOSPACE Community of Practice.- Conclusion: Contribution, Implications and Future Research.- Postscript: Creating and Managing a University-based Incubator. Review "The book is written in an easy to follow, narrative style while conforming to the usual norms of academic writing, which makes it a helpful read for any aspiring Masters or PhD student interested in entrepreneurship's promotion mechanisms. … For research scholars in the area, the book presents a number of useful approaches … . I would recommend this book especially to doctoral students who will find it to be a helpful guide … ." (Ali Ahmad, International Small Business Journal ISBJ, Vol. 40 (1), 2022) Feature Provides guidance on the transition from higher education to successful entrepreneurial careers Examines the process of creating a business while located in a business incubator Presents empirical evidence for policy-makers and those responsible for managing university-based incubators Details ISBN 3030629643 Author David Taylor Short Title Creating Communities of Practice Pages 261 Series International Studies in Entrepreneurship Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 3030629643 ISBN-13 9783030629649 Format Paperback Subtitle Entrepreneurial Learning in a University-Based Incubator Series Number 46 Publisher Springer Nature Switzerland AG Imprint Springer Nature Switzerland AG Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland Publication Date 2022-02-02 UK Release Date 2022-02-02 Illustrations 11 Illustrations, color; 12 Illustrations, black and white; XV, 261 p. 23 illus., 11 illus. in color. Edited by Carmelo Maria Torre Birth 1974 Affiliation Massachusetts Institute of Technology Position journalist Qualifications S. J. Alternative 9783030629618 DEWEY 338.040711 Audience Professional & Vocational Edition Description 2021 ed. Edition 2021st Country of Origin NL Product Class Description Management & Business: General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:158858951;