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Entrepreneurs’ social skill-set and entrepreneurial learning : A review and ways forward
Authors: Lamine, Wadid; Jack, Sarah; Fayolle, Alain; Mian, Sarfraz
Editors: Politis, Diamanto; Aaboen, Lise; Gabrielsson, Jonas
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Publication year: 2025
Book title : Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurial Learning
Journal name in source: Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurial Learning
Series title: Research Handbooks in Business and Management series
First page : 210
Last page: 226
ISBN: 978-1-80392-220-1
eISBN: 978-1-80392-221-8
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4337/9781803922218.00023
Web address : https://doi.org/10.4337/9781803922218.00023
Abstract
The entrepreneurship literature has shown a link between social networks and entrepreneurial outcomes. Yet, within existing literature, little has been said about how individual social skills are connected to social network formation and entrepreneurial learning. This chapter considers the relevance of an entrepreneur's social skill-sets and how these might impact entrepreneurial learning and support the entrepreneur in being able to leverage social networks and human capital. It also shows how developing a greater understanding of their link can help advance knowledge about entrepreneurship and how entrepreneurial learning can enhance social skills. Potential avenues for future research and guidance for entrepreneurs, educators, and advisors are also offered.
The entrepreneurship literature has shown a link between social networks and entrepreneurial outcomes. Yet, within existing literature, little has been said about how individual social skills are connected to social network formation and entrepreneurial learning. This chapter considers the relevance of an entrepreneur's social skill-sets and how these might impact entrepreneurial learning and support the entrepreneur in being able to leverage social networks and human capital. It also shows how developing a greater understanding of their link can help advance knowledge about entrepreneurship and how entrepreneurial learning can enhance social skills. Potential avenues for future research and guidance for entrepreneurs, educators, and advisors are also offered.
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