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  • 1.  Cases for teaching Entrepreneurial Process Module

    Posted 09-27-2018 12:03
    Dear Colleagues, 
    I looking for suggestions on cases which I might use in my Master level classes to teach different issues regarding Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Process. These cases could be used as experiential learning method to facilitate smooth divergent from the theory & contents I will teach them to looking at the practical application of the theory & contents. 
    Case studies on following themes/contents would make much help: Entrepreneurial traits/personalty, motivation, cognition, entrepreneurship as method versus process, opportunity recognition and evaluation, growth strategies,  and strategic entrepreneurial management.

    Thanks for your help!
    Have nice teach term ahead

    Saadat

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    Saadat Saeed
    Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship
    Durham University Business School
    Durham, England
    t: +44 (0) 191 334 5906
    e: saadat.saeed@durham.ac.uk
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  • 2.  RE: Cases for teaching Entrepreneurial Process Module

    Posted 09-27-2018 19:02
    Saddat,

    Here's a link to a case I wrote on a startup that designed smartwatch software. Its acquisition by Google started the Smartwatch Wars. The most important aspect of teaching _process_ in an entrepreneurship case is not in the circumstances or the narrative of the case, but instead in the Teaching Note. Good ones anticipate the flow of the class, and provides both questions (and answers) to allow the professor to achieve the learning objectives solely by questions and exercises, without any lecturing. I _think_ I've done a good job in this case, but I'm happy to send you the Note via direct email so that you can be the judge.


    THE SIMM SMARTWATCH AND THE INTERNET OF THINGS: DESIGNING A BUSINESS MODEL

    Topics:Business model design; Lean start-up method; Internet of Things

    Abstract:Designing a business model for a wearable, internet-connected computer requires an understanding of the market, technology, customers, and competitors. This case describes the circumstances around a start-up in Silicon Valley making products for the Internet of Things, starting with a smartwatch. Yet the company's initial business model was not gaining traction. What new business models should it consider? How should it select among these options? This case has been featured on our website, click to view the article. 

    Learning objectives:1. Define and apply the concept of a business model. 2. Explore the potential problems for an existing business model. 3. Create alternative business models. 4. Select and defend an improved business model. 5. Determine how to collect evidence to refine a business model.

    P.S. On an unrelated thought, if you're conducting a case on entrepreneurial cognition, I recommend that you administer a survey to your students before the class with popular constructs (e.g. OCEAN or improvisation or self-efficiacy), crunch the numbers, and provide the students with their own scores. 

    Ted Ladd PhD

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    Hult International Business School
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    Harvard University
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  • 3.  RE: Cases for teaching Entrepreneurial Process Module

    Posted 09-27-2018 19:29
    Dear Saadat,

    Take a look at the USC Greif Center's entrepreneurship case collection - about 40 recent cases on various entrepreneurship topics, including some experiential exercises. All have Teaching Notes. Available through HBSP here:
    GreifCasesHBSP
    https://www.hbsp.harvard.edu/search?N=&Nrpp=10&Ntt=Greif

    Best,
    Helena

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    Helena Yli-Renko
    Orfalea Director's Chair in Entrepreneurship
    Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
    Marshall School of Business
    University of Southern California
    hylirenko@marshall.usc.edu

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  • 4.  RE: Cases for teaching Entrepreneurial Process Module

    Posted 10-08-2018 15:09

    Dear Dr. Saeed,

    Gallup has been studying entrepreneurship from a uniquely psychological perspective for over a decade. We recently published a book 'Born to Build' that has two case-studies, experiential exercises on topics of traits/talents, opportunity recognition, the scientific method of building, and team building. Central to the book is a structured, web-based assessment, Builder Profile10, that measures an individual's potential for entrepreneurship and can be used to provide developmental feedback (technical report included in the book). The book also has a code that students can use to take the BP10. Our research has found that when individuals gain psychological clarity it leads to superior business outcomes.

     

    Below are some links that will give you additional information. I am happy to share more or get on the phone to discuss further, if needed. Hope this is helpful.

     

    The website: https://www.gallup.com/builder/home.aspx

    Link to the webinar on Builder Initiative (you will need to register to review): https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1834818/4DC2CE03AE3759ECF9B8074EB860DAA2

    The Wall Street Journal Bestseller- Born to Build: https://www.amazon.com/Born-Build-Jim-Clifton/dp/159562127X

     

    Thanks

    s

    Sangeeta Badal, PhD.

    Principal Scientist, Entrepreneurship

    1001, Gallup Drive

    Omaha, NE 68135

    402.938.6376
    GALLUP®

     




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