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Classroom Exercises for Entrepreneurship
A Cross-Disciplinary Approach: Second Edition
2nd edition
9781035317530 Edward Elgar Publishing
This thoroughly revised second edition provides insightful learning exercises to help students develop their imaginative and creative abilities, increasing the likelihood of devising novel solutions to real-world problems. Illustrating the creative and practical dimensions of entrepreneurship, it presents effective techniques that contribute towards problem-solving and entrepreneurial mindset.
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This thoroughly revised second edition provides insightful learning exercises to help students develop their imaginative and creative abilities. It Illustrates the creative and practical dimensions of entrepreneurship, presenting ideas and time-tested techniques that contribute towards problem-solving and value creation while increasing the likelihood of novel solutions emerging.
With 80 original and effective exercises applicable to an entire entrepreneurial process, James Hart outlines the pedagogical method of Creative Entrepreneurship. Hart introduces an assessment tool for learning as well as a reflection tool for student use, alongside useful tips for teaching. Featuring games, simulations, demonstrations and projects, each exercise can be easily adapted for specific teaching needs and incorporates clear learning objectives to ensure a dynamic classroom experience.
This is an invaluable read for educators and students of entrepreneurship and business and management. It offers experiential learning insights to gain the most out of teaching and learning this complex topic. The tools and exercises also benefit governmental and private sector trainers when leading/teaching professional development enhancement courses.
With 80 original and effective exercises applicable to an entire entrepreneurial process, James Hart outlines the pedagogical method of Creative Entrepreneurship. Hart introduces an assessment tool for learning as well as a reflection tool for student use, alongside useful tips for teaching. Featuring games, simulations, demonstrations and projects, each exercise can be easily adapted for specific teaching needs and incorporates clear learning objectives to ensure a dynamic classroom experience.
This is an invaluable read for educators and students of entrepreneurship and business and management. It offers experiential learning insights to gain the most out of teaching and learning this complex topic. The tools and exercises also benefit governmental and private sector trainers when leading/teaching professional development enhancement courses.
Critical Acclaim
‘This book provides a wealth of in-class exercises to engage students in all aspects of the entrepreneurial process. I found great comfort in using a resource that has such a broad repertoire of activities that can challenge students to master new ways of entrepreneurial thinking and acting. If you need an exercise on a particular topic in entrepreneurship, you will find it in this book. This is a wonderful resource for involving students in entrepreneurial experiences where they can learn by doing and reflecting.’
– William B. Gartner, Babson College, Boston, USA
‘Just when I didn’t think it could get any better, the second edition blew my mind! This is a must-have book in every educator’s toolbox. If you are feeling uncomfortable or overly comfortable teaching, pick up this book! This edition will give you both courage and energy in the classroom.’
– Heidi Neck, Babson College, Massachusetts, USA
‘Jim Hart has proven to be a thought leader in entrepreneurship education, especially in the area of creative arts. Entrepreneurship is not a spectator sport and teaching it requires an action-based curriculum. This book guides you beautifully in how to do this. Invaluable.’
– Bill Aulet, Ethernet Inventors Professor of Entrepreneurship, MIT and Managing Director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, USA and author, Disciplined Entrepreneurship
‘Having been an entrepreneur for most of my life and transitioning into academia, I was looking for real world exercises for my Intro to Entrepreneurship class at DePaul. After attending a conference session that James conducted, I found his exercises to be very relevant for my students. I embraced much of the work in his book and received tremendous feedback from my students in helping them develop their entrepreneurial skills to be successful. This has been a fantastic resource for me which I highly recommend!’
– Bruce R. Leech, DePaul University, Chicago, USA
– William B. Gartner, Babson College, Boston, USA
‘Just when I didn’t think it could get any better, the second edition blew my mind! This is a must-have book in every educator’s toolbox. If you are feeling uncomfortable or overly comfortable teaching, pick up this book! This edition will give you both courage and energy in the classroom.’
– Heidi Neck, Babson College, Massachusetts, USA
‘Jim Hart has proven to be a thought leader in entrepreneurship education, especially in the area of creative arts. Entrepreneurship is not a spectator sport and teaching it requires an action-based curriculum. This book guides you beautifully in how to do this. Invaluable.’
– Bill Aulet, Ethernet Inventors Professor of Entrepreneurship, MIT and Managing Director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, USA and author, Disciplined Entrepreneurship
‘Having been an entrepreneur for most of my life and transitioning into academia, I was looking for real world exercises for my Intro to Entrepreneurship class at DePaul. After attending a conference session that James conducted, I found his exercises to be very relevant for my students. I embraced much of the work in his book and received tremendous feedback from my students in helping them develop their entrepreneurial skills to be successful. This has been a fantastic resource for me which I highly recommend!’
– Bruce R. Leech, DePaul University, Chicago, USA
