Innovation and learning through dialogue in the entrepreneurial networking process

Raija Leskinen

International Journal of Learning and Intellectual Capital, 2012, vol. 9, issue 1/2, 170-189

Abstract: This research focuses on innovation and learning through dialogue in the entrepreneurial networking process from the individual's point of view. Experiences often show disappointments or failures in the entrepreneurial networking process. The main reasons for failure are found in people-related and social issues. This research explores innovation and learning through dialogue and how entrepreneurs experienced dialogue during the entrepreneurial networking process. The methodological approach is a longitudinal case study. The data were collected during 2006-2008 from 25 female entrepreneurs. The data were analysed by qualitative and quantitative methods. The entrepreneurs found that dialogue in the entrepreneurial networking process was especially good in ideation/co-creation and group building. It also enhanced creativity, they learned to listen and respect each other. In their experience dialogue enhanced cooperation and is important in interaction.

Keywords: female entrepreneurs; entrepreneurial networking; networks; disappointment; failure; individuals; people-related issues; social issues; dialogue; longitudinal case studies; women; gender; ideation; co-creation; group building; creativity; listening; respect; cooperation; interaction; Finland; learning; intellectual capital; innovation. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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