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Professor Claire Leitch

Professor of Entrepreneurial Leadership, Executive Dean

  1. Published

    Chapter 17: Entrepreneurial Learning

    Carter, J., Stead, V. & Leitch, C., 19/01/2021, World Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurship. Dana, L.-P. (ed.). Second Edition ed. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 145-150 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNEntry for encyclopedia/dictionary

  2. Published

    Leadership

    Chandranathan, P., Leitch, C. & O'Reilly, D., 14/03/2024, Elgar Encyclopedia of Family Business. Howorth, C. & Discua Cruz, A. (eds.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, p. 277-281 5 p. (Elgar Encyclopedias in Business and Management series).

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)peer-review

  3. Published

    Measuring effectiveness of entrepreneurship education: a cognitive approach to evaluation

    Hannan, M., Leitch, C. & Hazlett, S.-A., 2006, In: International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-Long Learning. 16, 5, p. 400-419 20 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  4. Published

    Voodoo institution or entrepreneurial university? The role of spin-out companies in the entrepreneurial system

    Harrison, R. & Leitch, C., 2010, In: Regional Studies. 44, 9, p. 1241-1262 22 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  5. Published

    Developing paradigmatic awareness in university business schools: The challenge for executive education

    Harrison, R., Leitch, C. & Chia, R., 09/2007, In: Academy of Management Learning and Education. 6, 3, p. 332-344 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  6. Published

    Learning and information in the knowledge-based information economy: Initial findings from a participatory action research case study

    Harrison, R. & Leitch, C., 2000, In: British Journal of Management. 11, 2, p. 103-119 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  7. Published

    Discipline emergence in entrepreneurship: Accumulative fragmentalism or paradigmatic science

    Harrison, R. & Leitch, C., 1996, In: Entrepreneurship: Innovation and Change. 5, 2, p. 65-83

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  8. Published

    Entrepreneurship and leadership: The implications for education and development

    Harrison, R. & Leitch, C., 1994, In: Entrepreneurship and Regional Development. 6, p. 112-125 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  9. Published

    Power and Learning in the Dynamics of Family Business Development

    Harrison, R. & Leitch, C., 2012, Understanding Family Business: Undiscovered Approaches, Unique Perspectives and Neglected Topics. Carsrud, A. & Brännback, M. (eds.). Springer, p. 133-156

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)

  10. Published

    Action learning for management development: Lessons from a leadership development programme

    Harrison, R. & Leitch, C., 2005, Educating Managers through Real World Projects. Wankel, C. & DeFillippi , R. (eds.). Information Age Publishers

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)

  11. Published

    Whatever you hit call the target: An alternative approach to small business policy

    Harrison, R. & Leitch, C., 1996, Small firm formation and regional economic development. Danson, M. (ed.). London: Routledge, p. 223-247 25 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)

  12. Published

    Entrepreneurial learning : conceptual frameworks and applications

    Harrison, R. (Editor) & Leitch, C. (Editor), 2008, London: Routledge. 346 p.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  13. Published

    Breaking glass: toward a gendered analysis of entrepreneurial leadership

    Harrison, R., Leitch, C. & McAdam, M., 07/2015, In: Journal of Small Business Management. 53, 3, p. 693-713 21 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  14. Published

    Fighting a rearguard action? reflections on the philosophy and practice of qualitative research in entrepreneurship

    Harrison, R. & Leitch, C., 2014, Handbook of research methods and applications in entrepreneurship and small business . Carsrud, A. & Brännback, M. (eds.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 177-200 24 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)peer-review

  15. Published

    The process of identity construction

    Harrison, R. & Leitch, C., 16/12/2015, Family entrepreneurship: rethinking the research agenda. Randerson, K., Bettinelli, C., Dossena, G. & Fayolle, A. (eds.). London: Routledge, (Routledge Rethinking Entrepreneurship Research).

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)peer-review

  16. Published

    Identity and identity work in constructing the woman entrepreneur

    Harrison, R. & Leitch, C. M., 01/2018, A Research Agenda for Women and Entrepreneurship: Identity Through Aspirations, Behaviors, and Confidence. Greene, P. G. & Brush, C. G. (eds.). Edward Elgar Publishing, (Elgar Research Agendas).

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)peer-review

  17. Published

    The dynamics of identity, identity work and identity formation in the family business: Insights from identity process theory and transformative learning

    Harrison, R. T. & Leitch, C. M., 1/10/2018, The Palgrave Handbook of Heterogeneity among Family Firms. Memili, E. & Dibrell, C. (eds.). Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 673-713 41 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  18. Published

    Woman's entrepreneurship as a gendered niche: the implications for regional economic development policy

    Harrison, R., Leitch, C. & McAdam, M., 1/07/2020, In: Journal of Economic Geography. 20, 4, p. 1041–1067 27 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  19. Published

    Margins of intervention? Gender, Bourdieu and women’s regional entrepreneurial networks

    Harrison, R. T., Leitch, C. M. & McAdam, M., 31/03/2024, In: Entrepreneurship and Regional Development. 36, 3-4, p. 209-242 34 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  20. Published

    Who wants to be an entrepreneur? Perceptions of women towards entrepreneurship

    Hazlett, S.-A., Henderson, J., Hill, F. & Leitch, C., 2006, Promoting Female Entrepreneurship : Implications for Education, Training and Policy . Carter, N. M., Henry, C., Cinneide, B. O. & Johnston, K. (eds.). London: Routledge

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)

  21. Published

    Attitudes towards entrepreneurship among female and male undergraduates: a preliminary study

    Hazlett, S.-A., Henderson, J., Hill, F. & Leitch, C., 2005, Female Entrepreneurship: Implications for Education, Training and Policy. Carter, N. M. & Henry, C. (eds.). Abingdon: Routledge, p. 69-87

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)

  22. Published

    Entrepreneurship education and training - can entrepreneurship be taught? Part I

    Henry, C., Hill, F. & Leitch, C., 2005, In: Education and Training. 47, 2, p. 98-111 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  23. Published

    Entrepreneurship training and education: can entrepreneurhsip be taught? Part II

    Henry, C., Hill, F. & Leitch, C., 2005, In: Education and Training. 47, 3, p. 158-169 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  24. Published

    The effectiveness of training for new business creation: A longitudinal study

    Henry, C., Hill, F. & Leitch, C., 2004, In: International Small Business Journal. 22, 3, p. 249-272 25 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  25. Published

    Developing a coherent enterprise support policy: A new challenge for governments

    Henry, C., Hill, F. & Leitch, C., 2003, In: Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy. 21, 1, p. 3-19 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  26. Published

    Evaluating entrepreneurship education and training : implications for programme design

    Henry, C., Hill, F. M. & Leitch, C., 2006, Handbook of Research in Entrepreneurship Education: Volume 1 - A General Perspective. Fayolle, A. (ed.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 248-260 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)

  27. Published

    Entrepreneurship Education and Training: The Issue of Effectiveness

    Henry, C., Hill, F. & Leitch, C., 2003, London: Ashgate Publishing Ltd. 218 p.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  28. Published

    Desperately seeking finance? The demand for finance by women-owned and -led businesses

    Hill, F., Leitch, C. & Harrison, R., 2006, In: Venture Capital: An International Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance. 8, 2, p. 159-182 24 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  29. Published

    The development of entrepreneurial leadership: the role of human, social and institutional capital

    Leitch, C., McMullan, C. & Harrison, R., 2013, In: British Journal of Management. 24, 3, p. 347-366 20 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  30. Published

    Entrepreneurial and business growth and the quest for a 'comprehensive theory': Tilting at windmills

    Leitch, C., Hill, F. & Neergaard, H., 03/2010, In: Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice. 34, 2, p. 249-260 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineEditorialpeer-review

  31. Published

    The philosophy and practice of interpretivist research in entrepreneurship: Quality, validation and trust

    Leitch, C., Hill, F. & Harrison, R., 01/2010, In: Organizational Research Methods. 13, 1, p. 67-84 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  32. Published

    Leadership development in SMEs: An action learning approach

    Leitch, C., McMullan, C. & Harrison, R., 2009, In: Action Learning: Research and Practice. 6, 3, p. 243-264 22 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  33. Published

    Women and the financing of entrepreneurial ventures: More pieces for the jigsaw

    Leitch, C. & Hill, F., 2006, In: Venture Capital: An International Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance. 8, 1, p. 1-14 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineEditorialpeer-review

  34. Published

    Entrepreneurial learning: Researching the interface between learning and the entrepreneurial context

    Leitch, C. & Harrison, R., 07/2005, In: Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice. 29, 4, p. 351-371 21 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineEditorialpeer-review

  35. Published

    Maximising the potential of university spin-outS: The development of second-order commercialisation activities

    Leitch, C. & Harrison, R., 06/2005, In: R and D Management. 35, 3, p. 257-272 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  36. Published

    A process model for entrepreneurship education and development

    Leitch, C. & Harrison, R., 1999, In: International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research. 5, 3, p. 83-109

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  37. Published

    Learning organisations: The measurement of company performance

    Leitch, C., Harrison, R., Burgoyne, J. & Blantern, C., 1996, In: Journal of European Industrial Training. 20, 1, p. 40-53 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  38. Published

    An action research approach to entrepreneurship

    Leitch, C., 2007, Handbook of Qualitative Research Methods in Entrepreneurship. Neergaard, H. & Ulhøi, J. P. (eds.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 144-168

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)

  39. Published

    Growing a high-tech business in Northern Ireland: The perceptions and experiences of female and male owner-managers

    Leitch, C., Hill, F. & Harrison, R., 2010, Women's Entrepreneurship and Growth Influences: An International Perspective. Brush, C., Gatewood, E., de Bruin, A. M. & Henry, C. (eds.). London: Edward Elgar Publishing

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)

  40. Published

    The growth and financing of women-led ventures: The Northern Ireland Experience

    Leitch, C., Hill, F. & Harrison, R., 2006, Growth oriented women entrepreneurs and their businesses. Brush, C. (ed.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)

  41. Published

    Growth dynamics in university spin-out comapnies: Entrepreneurial ventures or technology lifestyle businesses?

    Leitch, C. & Harrison, R., 2006, Entrepreneurship and the Financial Community. Clarysse, B., Roure, J. & Schamp, T. (eds.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)

  42. Published

    Team entrepreneurship and new venture growth

    Leitch, C. & Harrison, R., 1995, Strategy and General Management: An Irish Reader. Dublin: Oaktree Press

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)

  43. Published

    Entrepreneurship education and context

    Leitch, C., Hazlett, S.-A. & Pittaway, L., 2012, In: Entrepreneurship and Regional Development. 24, 9-10, p. 733-740 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineEditorial

  44. Published

    Women entrepreneurs' networking behaviours: perspectives from entrepreneurs and network managers

    Leitch, C., Harrison, R. & Hill, F., 2014, Women's entrepreneurship in the 21st century: an international multi-level research analysis. Lewis, K., Henry, C., Gatewood, E. & Watson, J. (eds.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 215-235 21 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)peer-review

  45. Published

    Women entrepreneurs and the process of networking as social exchange

    Leitch, C. & Harrison, R., 30/04/2016, Entrepreneurial process and social networks: a dynamic perspective. Fayolle, A., Jack, S., Lamine, W. & Chabaud, D. (eds.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)peer-review

  46. Published

    Identity, identity formation and identity work in entrepreneurship: conceptual developments and empirical applications

    Leitch, C. M. & Harrison, R., 2016, In: Entrepreneurship and Regional Development. p. 177-190 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineEditorialpeer-review

  47. Published

    Entrepreneurial Leadership: Insights and Directions

    Leitch, C. M. & Volery, T., 1/03/2017, In: International Small Business Journal. 35, 2, p. 147-156 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineEditorialpeer-review

  48. Published

    Entrepreneurial leadership: A critical review and research agenda

    Leitch, C. M. & Harrison, R., 28/12/2017, The SAGE Handbook of Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Blackburn, R., De Clercq, D. & Heinonen, J. (eds.). London: Sage, p. 15-37 23 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)peer-review

  49. Published

    Women entrepreneurs financing revisited: Taking stock and looking forward

    Leitch, C. M., Welter, F. & Henry, C., 03/2018, In: Venture Capital: An International Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance. 20, 2, p. 103-114 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineEditorial

  50. Published
  51. Published

    The links between organisational learning and total quality: A critical review

    McAdam, R., Leitch, C. & Harrison, R., 1998, In: Journal of European Industrial Training. 22, 2, p. 47-56 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  52. Published

    Stories from the field: women’s networking as gender capital in entrepreneurial ecosystems

    McAdam, M., Harrison, R. & Leitch, C. M., 1/08/2019, In: Small Business Economics. 53, 2, p. 459–474 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  53. Published

    Handbook of Qualitative Research Techniques and Analysis in Entrepreneurship

    Neergaard, H. (Editor) & Leitch, C. (Editor), 11/2015, Cheltenham: Edward Elgar. 464 p.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  54. Published

    Leadership and authority in a crises-constructing world: towards a synthesis and clarification

    O'Reilly, D., Lamprou, E., Leitch, C. & Harrison, R., 12/2013.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paperpeer-review

  55. Published

    Introduction: leadership in a crises-constructing world

    O'Reilly, D., Leitch, C., Harrison, R. & Lamprou, E., 11/2015, In: Leadership. 11, 4, p. 387-395 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineEditorialpeer-review

  56. Published

    Leadership, authority and crisis: reflections and future directions

    O'Reilly, D., Leitch, C., Harrison, R. & Lamprou, E., 11/2015, In: Leadership. 11, 4, p. 489-499 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  57. Unpublished

    Women entrepreneurs, the exercise of power and authority: a gendered analysis

    Stead, V. & Leitch, C., 2015, (Unpublished).

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Abstractpeer-review

  58. Published

    Gender Matters

    Stead, V., Leitch, C. & Giles, L., 2018

    Research output: Other contribution

  59. Published
  60. Unpublished

    Followership: Trust and Surveillance in Hybrid Contexts

    Wang, D., Leitch, C. M., Jalan, I. & Stead, V. S., 17/12/2018, (Unpublished).

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paperpeer-review

  61. Unpublished

    How do Followers Distance Themselves from Leaders?

    Wang, D., Leitch, C. M. & Stead, V. S., 27/06/2019, (Unpublished).

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paperpeer-review

  62. Unpublished

    The Dynamics of Follower Roles across Physical and Non-physical Contexts

    Wang, D., Leitch, C. M., Jalan, I. & Stead, V. S., 4/07/2019, (Unpublished).

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paperpeer-review

  63. Unpublished

    Bringing Physical and Non-physical Contexts back into Followership Research

    Wang, D., Leitch, C. M. & Stead, V. S., 5/03/2019, (Unpublished).

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paperpeer-review

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