Overview
Background
Sarel Gronum is the Director of Teaching and Learning at the University of Queensland Business School and a passionate academic with more than 20 years international experience in leading large tertiary education program portfolios. He lectures and supervises in Innovation and Entrepreneurship and actively research in the areas of management education, innovation, network practices and business model innovation. His research has been published in top-tiered journals. As the UQ Venture’s Academic in Residence, consultant and executive educator, Sarel empowers entrepreneurs, corporate and public sector organisations to develop and implement innovative commercialisation and growth strategies.
Availability
- Dr Sarel Gronum is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Commerce, University of South Australia
- Postgraduate Diploma, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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SME Growth and Performance
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Business Model Design and Innovation
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Innovation Management and Technology Commercialisation
Works
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Featured
2019
Journal Article
Innovation diversity and uncertainty in small and medium sized tourism firms
Verreynne, Martie-Louise, Williams, Allan M., Ritchie, Brent W., Gronum, Sarel and Betts, Kim S. (2019). Innovation diversity and uncertainty in small and medium sized tourism firms. Tourism Management, 72, 257-269. doi: 10.1016/j.tourman.2018.11.019
Featured
2016
Journal Article
Business model design and innovation: unlocking the performance benefits of innovation
Gronum, Sarel, Steen, John and Verreynne, Martie-Louise (2016). Business model design and innovation: unlocking the performance benefits of innovation. Australian Journal of Management, 41 (3), 585-605. doi: 10.1177/0312896215587315
Featured
2012
Journal Article
The role of networks in small and medium-sized enterprise innovation and firm performance
Gronum, Sarel, Verreynne, Martie-Louise and Kastelle, Tim (2012). The role of networks in small and medium-sized enterprise innovation and firm performance. Journal of Small Business Management, 50 (2), 257-282. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-627X.2012.00353.x
2024
Journal Article
Business model redesign through effectual action in times of crisis
de Villiers Scheepers, Margarietha Johanna, Gronum, Sarel, Cranney, Stuart and Tracey, Noel (2024). Business model redesign through effectual action in times of crisis. Journal of Small Business Management, 1-37. doi: 10.1080/00472778.2024.2370512
2024
Journal Article
Impact of government support policies on entrepreneurial orientation and SME performance
Prasannath, Vanitha, Adhikari, Rajendra P., Gronum, Sarel and Miles, Morgan P. (2024). Impact of government support policies on entrepreneurial orientation and SME performance. International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, 20 (3), 1-63. doi: 10.1007/s11365-024-00993-3
2020
Other Outputs
6 Strategies to help small business innovate post-COVID
Gronum, Sarel and Morrison, David (2020, 12 02). 6 Strategies to help small business innovate post-COVID Momentum
2015
Other Outputs
SME performance: the role of networking, innovation breadth, and business model design
Gronum, Sarel (2015). SME performance: the role of networking, innovation breadth, and business model design. PhD Thesis, UQ Business School, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2015.929
2015
Other Outputs
Horticulture innovation Australia, final report: Transformational innovation performance analysis
Hine, Damian, Verreynne, Martie-Louise, Steen, John and Gronum, Sarel (2015). Horticulture innovation Australia, final report: Transformational innovation performance analysis. The University of Queensland Project Number: AI13011 Brisbane, Australia: Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited.
2014
Other Outputs
Planning for a shared vision of a sustainable future
Linnenluecke, Martina K., Verreynne, Martie-Louise, de Villiers Scheepers, Retha, Gronum, Sarel and Venter, Chanel (2014). Planning for a shared vision of a sustainable future. South Africa: Network for Business Sustainability in South Africa.
2013
Conference Publication
Not just networks and open innovation: the role of innovation breadth in unlocking SME performance
Gronum, Sarel and Verreynne, Martie-Louise (2013). Not just networks and open innovation: the role of innovation breadth in unlocking SME performance. 30th Anniversary Pan-Pacific Conference, Johannesburg, South Africa, 3-6 June 2013.
2012
Conference Publication
Exploring the diminishing returns of innovation breadth on small firm performance: mediating and moderating mechanisms
Gronum, Sarel and Verreynne, Martie-Louise (2012). Exploring the diminishing returns of innovation breadth on small firm performance: mediating and moderating mechanisms. SMS 32nd Annual International Conference, Prague, Czech Republic, 6-9 October 2012.
2011
Conference Publication
How much innovation is enough? The case of Australian small firms
Gronum, Sarel and Verreynne, Martie-Louise (2011). How much innovation is enough? The case of Australian small firms. 8th AGSE International Research Exchange, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 1-4 February 2011. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Swinburne University of Technology.
2011
Conference Publication
Convergence in the theory of small firm performance? A meta analysis
Gronum, Sarel and Verreynne, Martie-Louise (2011). Convergence in the theory of small firm performance? A meta analysis. 14th Asia-Pacific Researchers in Organization Studies Conference (APROS 2011), Auckland, New Zealand, 28 November - 1 December 2011. Auckland, New Zealand: Auckland University of Technology.
2011
Conference Publication
Open innovation in Australian small firms: When should we collaborate?
Gronum, Sarel and Verreynne, Martie-Louise (2011). Open innovation in Australian small firms: When should we collaborate?. 8th AGSE International Entrepreneurship Research Exchange, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 1-4 February 2011. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Swinburne University of Technology.
2006
Conference Publication
Evaluating the relevance of the Tshwane University of Technology Diploma in Entrepreneurship
Gronum, Sarel (2006). Evaluating the relevance of the Tshwane University of Technology Diploma in Entrepreneurship. Third International Business Research Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 20-22 November 2006. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: World Business Institute.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Optimised Business Model for Sustainability of the Boeing Loyal Wingman Aircraft
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Building Resilience in Small Farms: Adaptive Strategies for Extreme Weather Events in Vulnerable and Resource-constrained Contexts
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paula Jarzabkowski
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Doctor Philosophy
Climate change adaption of MSMEs agrifood value chains in the Philippines
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paula Jarzabkowski
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Doctor Philosophy
Behaviour-related intangibles and possible measurement: Explore the researcher-entrepreneur partnership
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tim Kastelle
Completed supervision
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2020
Doctor BioTechnology
Performance of Australian Biotech SMEs: The Impact of Formal Open Innovation, Absorptive Capacity and Innovation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Vito Ferro
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Impact of government support and institutional environment on entrepreneurial orientation and firm performance of exporter agri-SMEs in Sri Lanka
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Rajendra Adhikari
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2017
Doctor BioTechnology
University Technology Transfer Performance in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Ross Barnard
Media
Enquiries
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- Business Model Innovation
- Disruptive Innovation
- Entrepreneurship
- Firm Performance and Growth
- Innovation Policy
- Small Business Management
- SME Policy
- Startup ecosystem
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