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Professor Claire Leitch

Professor of Entrepreneurial Leadership, Executive Dean

  1. 2024
  2. Published
  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 2021
  6. 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

  7. 2020
  8. 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

  9. Published
  10. 2019
  11. 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

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 Unpublished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    Wang, D., Leitch, C. M., Jalan, I. & Stead, V. S., 4/07/2019, (Unpublished).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

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 Unpublished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    Wang, D., Leitch, C. M. & Stead, V. S., 27/06/2019, (Unpublished).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

  14. Unpublished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

  15. 2018
  16. 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

  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

    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

  19. 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

  20. Published

    Gender Matters

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

    Research output: Other contribution

  21. 2017
  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 2016
  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. 2015
  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. 2014
  35. 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

  36. 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

  37. 2013
  38. 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

  39. 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

  40. 2012
  41. 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

  42. 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)

  43. 2010
  44. 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

  45. 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

  46. 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)

  47. 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

  48. 2009
  49. 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

  50. 2008
  51. Published

    Entrepreneurial learning : conceptual frameworks and applications

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

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  52. 2007
  53. 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

  54. 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)

  55. 2006
  56. 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

  57. 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)

  58. 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)

  59. 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

  60. 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)

  61. 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)

  62. 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

  63. 2005
  64. 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

  65. 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

  66. 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)

  67. 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)

  68. 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

  69. 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

  70. 2004
  71. 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

  72. 2003
  73. 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

  74. 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

  75. 2000
  76. 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

  77. 1999
  78. 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

  79. 1998
  80. 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

  81. 1996
  82. 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

  83. 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

  84. 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)

  85. 1995
  86. 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)

  87. 1994
  88. 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

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