Up the ANTe: Understanding Entrepreneurial Leadership Learning through Actor-network Theory

Smith, Susan orcid iconORCID: 0000-0002-3152-2149, Kempster, Steve and Barnes, Stewart (2017) Up the ANTe: Understanding Entrepreneurial Leadership Learning through Actor-network Theory. Industry and Higher Education, 31 (2). pp. 132-139. ISSN 0950-4222

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Abstract

This paper explores the role of educators in supporting the development of entrepreneurial leadership learning though creating peer learning networks of owner-managers of small businesses. Using actor-network theory as a lens we think through the process of constructing and maintaining a peer learning network (conceived of as an actor-network) and frame entrepreneurial leadership learning as a network effect. Our paper is of significance to theory and practice in terms of understanding the dynamics, challenges and opportunities surrounding the construction and ongoing maintenance of networks and how to stimulate entrepreneurial leadership learning.


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