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Addressing the theoretical and practical gaps in our knowledge around developing internal and external domains of youth entrepreneurship, the book places particular emphasis on South Africa, but offers insights and implications that can be applied far beyond our borders. It makes the case that it is possible to develop internal domains through various models. These models include 'shifting hope activating potential entrepreneurship' (SHAPE), 'youth entrepreneur support' (YES), and 'systemic action learning and action research' (SALAR). Validated through a series of assessments, these models were created as a basis for the development and application of a youth entrepreneurship ecosystem for university students.
The study presented in this book describes the development of a youth entrepreneur support network to sustain Individual Entrepreneurial Orientation development among students. It provides insights into a framework and model that can be simulated at other institutions, organisations and youth entrepreneurship development programmes.
A useful resource for academics and post-graduate students, the book provides valuable insights on how to develop, implement, apply and monitor new models and best practices to support youth entrepreneurs' journey on route to entrepreneurial action.
List of contents
Part I: Connecting Systems.- Chapter 1: Introduction to Youth Entrepreneurship.- Chapter 2: Internal Domains Entrepreneurial Heartset, Mindset and Handset.- Chapter 3: Youth entrepreneur ecosystem.- Part II: An Empirical Case Study.- Chapter 4: Architecture of the Case Study.- Chapter 5: The SHAPE Youth Entrepreneur Support Network to develop university students' individual entrepreneurial orientation.- Chapter 6: Applying Theory U through SHAPE to Develop Student's Individual Entrepreneurial Orientation in a University Eco-System.- Chapter 7: Mapping Momentum in Youth Entrepreneurship.- Chapter 8: Key Barriers and Enablers to Youth Entrepreneurship.- Chapter 9: A Quantitative Lens: Barriers and Enablers Relating to Personal Systems, Educational Institutes, and Communities.- Chapter 10: Barriers and enablers in relation to government agencies, private-sector agencies, SMEs, large businesses, and corporates.
About the author
Professor Thea van der Westhuizen (PhD) is an entrepreneur and academic at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, founded SHAPE. Recognized at The Innovative Youth Incubator Awards, she advocates for sustainability and youth empowerment. With a rich history of impactful collaborations, she's a driving force in entrepreneurship.
