The role of the university in accelerated learning and innovation as a regional ecosystem integrator

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present an adaptation of a program that is at the intersection of two dynamic force fields. The first relates to imperatives impinging upon and inherent in higher education. The second ties to the concept of ecosystems as spaces for aligning actors and resources to create value. Design/methodology/approach Tables I-III present pre-test and post-test means and p-values for the paired sample t-tests for the measures. Findings As expected, post-test means are consistently significantly higher (or lower depending on item wording) for a shift in beliefs away from self-censoring and prejudging ideas during ideation and more toward greater openness in the ideation process. Originality/value The paper examines the outcome of an educational program.