Professionals vs amateurs: the next round: Just who is shaping the future of entrepreneurship?

Abstract

Purpose

Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Before the Second World War intervened and the face of many things changed for the people of England, their national summer sport of cricket was heavily structured to reflect the class system of the day. As such, each county team – think Middlesex and Surrey in London, the powerhouses of Yorkshire and Lancashire in the North of the country – was captained by an “Amateur” who led a team of mostly “Professionals”.

Practical implications

Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Social implications

This briefing provides insights on the cultural environment and changes that need to occur to implement innovation planning methods within large enterprises.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.

Citation

(2010), "Professionals vs amateurs: the next round: Just who is shaping the future of entrepreneurship?", Strategic Direction, Vol. 26 No. 4, pp. 14-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/02580541011031414