Authenticity vs. Adaptability

Simon Adderley ()
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Simon Adderley: Oxford Brookes University, Oxford Brookes Business School

Chapter Chapter 7 in Harnessing the Entrepreneurial Paradox, 2026, pp 101-116 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Entrepreneurs constantly navigate the tensionTensions between remaining authentic to their core valuesValues and mission, and the need to adapt to evolving market demands and external pressures. In this chapter, we explore the paradox of Authenticity vs. AdaptabilityAuthenticityauthenticity vs. adaptability, a dualityDualityidentity duality that sits at the heart of entrepreneurial identityEntrepreneurial identity. Authenticity guides entrepreneurs in creating ventures that are true to their visionVision, while adaptability ensures their businesses remain viable and responsive to changing conditions.

Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-06239-0_7

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