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

In: International Studies in Entrepreneurship Ser. v.46

Abstract

Intro -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1: Introduction: An Overview of the Research -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 The Study of INNOSPACE -- References -- Chapter 2: Business Incubation -- 2.1 Introduction and Background -- 2.2 Definitions of Business Incubation -- 2.3 Examining Business Incubation -- 2.4 University-Based Incubation (UBI) -- 2.4.1 UBIs and the Management Team -- 2.5 Summary -- References -- Chapter 3: Entrepreneurship, Opportunities and Entrepreneurial Learning -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Defining Entrepreneurship -- 3.2.1 Defining Opportunity Identification -- 3.2.2 Prior Knowledge -- 3.3 Perspectives on Entrepreneurial Learning -- 3.3.1 Entrepreneurial Learning -- 3.3.2 Experiential Learning Theory -- 3.4 Entrepreneurial Learning in the Context of an Incubator -- 3.4.1 Learning in Communities of Practice -- 3.4.2 A Learning Model -- 3.5 Summary -- References -- Chapter 4: Research Methods -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Researching Entrepreneurship -- 4.3 Research Approach -- 4.3.1 The Case Study Organisation -- 4.4 Interviews with Incubatees and the Management Team -- 4.5 Data Analysis -- 4.6 Summary -- References -- Chapter 5: The INNOSPACE Experience -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Six Individual Pathways -- 5.2.1 Andy´s Experience: INNOSPACE as a Transitional Phase -- 5.2.2 Jane´s Experience: INNOSPACE Separating Work and Home -- 5.2.3 Ian´s Experience: INNOSPACE as a Physical and Social Space -- 5.2.4 Tony´s Experience: INNOSPACE as a Talent Pool -- 5.2.5 Paul´s Experience: INNOSPACE as a Resource Repository -- 5.2.6 Kath´s Experience: INNOSPACE as a Driver of Entrepreneurial Spirit -- 5.3 Analysis: The Incubation Process -- 5.3.1 Pathways Through INNOSPACE -- 5.3.2 Business Support -- 5.3.3 The Social Aspects of Business Incubation -- 5.3.4 Collaboration Between Tenants -- 5.4 Summary.