Cycles of action and reflection as the basis of transformative innovation
| Autor: | María-Laura Franco-García, Juan M. Jauregui-Becker, Marlies Koers-Stuiver, Mónica Ramos-Mejía |
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| Přispěvatelé: | NIKOS Department for Entrepreneurship, Strategy, and Innovation Management, Department of Governance and Technology for Sustainability |
| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Learning cycle
Entrepreneurship Process management Computer science 050204 development studies UT-Hybrid-D Context (language use) Transformative learning 010501 environmental sciences 01 natural sciences Experiential learning 0502 economics and business Co-creation 0105 earth and related environmental sciences Solution-oriented research 05 social sciences General Business Management and Accounting Feedback loops 22/4 OA procedure Sustainability Design research methods Entrepreneurship and small business management Design science research Engineering design process |
| Zdroj: | Management research review, 42(1), 141-154. Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. |
| ISSN: | 2040-8269 |
| DOI: | 10.1108/mrr-02-2018-0063 |
| Popis: | Purpose This paper aims at explaining the design process of a learning model targeting potential entrepreneurs with no technical or business expertise aiming to develop sustainable business models in deprived areas. The case that the paper explores focuses on experiential learning and learning in adulthood to design a learning model that considers context and socio-demographic characteristics, makes clear the interconnections between sustainability principles, entrepreneurship rationale and design methodologies and includes actions and processes of reflection and contextual interaction. Design/methodology/approach Following a recursive argument, the paper applies design research methodology (DRM) to systematically design the “transformative innovation model” that Product Co Creation Centers (PC3) from the University of Twente (The Netherlands) has developed. Findings Building on Kolb’s cycle of experiential learning, the result of applying DRM is a learning cycle of confrontation, observation, practice and application. The proposed learning model is applied to a specific setting in Colombia, allowing to verify and validate whether the learning model leads to the expected outcomes. It is argued that an interdisciplinary approach, a focus on feedback loops and the consideration of the context are important elements for addressing and transforming complex problems related to sustainable development from the bottom-up. Originality/value This paper contributes to academic research in management emphasizing a solution-finding approach based on a prescription-driven research process, informed by design science research. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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