Overview
Background
Martie-Louise Verreynne is a Professor in Innovation and Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, at the University of Queensland. Her research in innovation, particularly open innovation, focuses on how small firms leverage capabilities and networks to gain a competitive edge. Martie-Louise is a regular contributor to leading small business, entrepreneurship, strategy, and interdisciplinary journals and serves as Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Small Business Management. Her work is funded by the ARC and other government and industry collaborators. She actively works with policy-makers and industry bodies to influence outcomes for the small firms that are the engine of the Australian and global economy. For this work, she has received both national teaching and university research engagement awards.
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce, North West University
- Postgraduate Diploma, North West University
- Bachelor (Honours), North West University
- Masters (Research) of Commerce, Northwest University
- Doctor of Philosophy of Management, Massey University
Works
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2012
Other Outputs
Brisbane Innovation Scorecard 2012. Brisbane City Council and Brisbane Marketing Economic Development Board
Steen, John, Verreynne, Martie-Louise, Pregelj, Lisette, Foster, Mishka and Cretchley, Julia (2012). Brisbane Innovation Scorecard 2012. Brisbane City Council and Brisbane Marketing Economic Development Board. Brisbane, Australia: Brisbane Marketing.
2011
Book
Queensland innovation survey 2011
Verreynne, Martie-Louise (2011). Queensland innovation survey 2011. St Lucia, QLD, Australia: UQ Business School Commercial.
2011
Journal Article
The risks and returns of new public management: Political business
Luke, Belinda, Kearins, Kate and Verreynne, Martie-Louise (2011). The risks and returns of new public management: Political business. International Journal of Public Sector Management, 24 (4), 325-355. doi: 10.1108/09513551111133489
2011
Book Chapter
Airways Corporation of New Zealand Limited: Navigating aircraft, international airspace and entrepreneurial success
Luke, Belinda, Kearins, Kate and Verreynne, Martie-Louise (2011). Airways Corporation of New Zealand Limited: Navigating aircraft, international airspace and entrepreneurial success. New venture creation entrepreneurship for the 21st century: A Pacific rim perspective. (pp. 33-43) edited by J. A. Timmons, L. M. Gillin, S. L. Burshtein and S. Spinelli. North Ryde, NSW, Australia: McGraw-Hill.
2011
Journal Article
Differentiation strategies in mature small firms – The impact of uncertain environments
Verreynne, Martie-Louise and Meyer, Denny (2011). Differentiation strategies in mature small firms – The impact of uncertain environments. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 12 (3), 327-342. doi: 10.1504/IJESB.2011.039011
2011
Book Chapter
Small pharmaceutical firms building capabilities to compete along the global research and development pipeline
Pregelj, Lisette, Verreynne, Martie-Louise and Hine, Damian (2011). Small pharmaceutical firms building capabilities to compete along the global research and development pipeline. International entrepreneurship in the life sciences. (pp. 64-100) edited by Marian V. Jones, Colin Wheeler and Pavlos Dimitratos. Cheltenham United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing.
2011
Book Chapter
Redflow Technologies Ltd: Flexibility and agility, the challenges for growth in a renewable energy industry
Gerriet, Remi and Verreynne, Martie-Louise (2011). Redflow Technologies Ltd: Flexibility and agility, the challenges for growth in a renewable energy industry. Contemporary strategic management: An Australasian perspective. (pp. 420-430) edited by Robert M. Grant, Bella Butler, Humphry Hung and Stuart Orr. Milton, Qld.: John Wiley and Sons.
2011
Conference Publication
Entrepreneurial postures: A configuration study
Scheepers, Retha De Villiers, Verreynne, Martie-Louise and Meyer, Denny (2011). Entrepreneurial postures: A configuration study. 8th AGSE International Research Exchange, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 1-4 February 2011. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Swinburne University of Technology.
2011
Conference Publication
The reality of strategy-making in small firms - A barrier to entrepreneurship?
Verreynne, Martie-Louise and Meyer, Denny (2011). The reality of strategy-making in small firms - A barrier to entrepreneurship?. The 56th Annual ICSB World Conference (ICSB 2011), Stockholm, Sweden, 15-18 June 2011. Washington, DC, United States: International Council for Small Business (ICSB).
2011
Journal Article
Developing a conceptual framework of strategic entrepreneurship
Luke, Belinda, Kearins, Kate and Verreynne, Martie-Louise (2011). Developing a conceptual framework of strategic entrepreneurship. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research, 17 (3), 314-337. doi: 10.1108/13552551111130736
2011
Conference Publication
Entrepreneurship education: How socially focused should we be?
Maluwetig, Michelle and Verreynne, Martie-Louise (2011). Entrepreneurship education: How socially focused should we be?. 8th AGSE International Entrepreneurship Research Exchange, Melbourne, Australia, 1-4 February 2011. Melbourne, Australia: Swinburne University of Technology.
2011
Conference Publication
A Vincentian perspective of a sustainable social enterprise business orientation
Miles, Morgan, Verreynne, Martie-Louise and Luke, Belinda (2011). A Vincentian perspective of a sustainable social enterprise business orientation. 18th Annual International Conference Promoting Business Ethics, New York, NY, United States, 26-28 October 2011.
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
Modelling the changing perspectives of capability building in small firms
Hine, Damian, Parker, Rachel and Verreynne, Martie-Louise (2011). Modelling the changing perspectives of capability building in small firms. The 56th Annual ICSB World Conference (ICSB 2011), Stockholm, Sweden, 15-18 June 2011. Washington, DC, United States: International Council for Small Business (ICSB).
2011
Journal Article
Multilevel absorptive capacity and interorganizational new product development: A process study
Newey, Lance and Verreynne, Martie-Louise (2011). Multilevel absorptive capacity and interorganizational new product development: A process study. Journal of Management and Organization, 17 (1), 39-55. doi: 10.1017/s183336720000170x
2011
Conference Publication
Capability development in the pharmaceutical commercialisation process
Pregelj, Lisette, Verreynne, Martie-Louise and Hine, Damian (2011). Capability development in the pharmaceutical commercialisation process. 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
‘Pushing the boundaries’ versus identifying the boundaries: The limits and limitations of NPM
Kearings, Kate, Luke, Belinda and Verreynne, Martie-Louise (2011). ‘Pushing the boundaries’ versus identifying the boundaries: The limits and limitations of NPM. 2011 AFAANZ Conference, Darwin, Australia, 3-5 July 2011. Carlton, Vic., Australia: AFAANZ.
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.
2010
Journal Article
Small business strategy and the industry life cycle
Verreynne, Martie-Louise and Meyer, Denny (2010). Small business strategy and the industry life cycle. Small Business Economics, 35 (4), 399-416. doi: 10.1007/s11187-008-9165-3
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Institutional Disruption During Extreme Weather Events: The Cases of Australian Bushfires and Floods
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
How institutions respond to the grand challenge of climate change: Institutional change in Australia's 'Rural Fire Services'
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems of Bioplastics
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Severine van Bommel
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Doctor Philosophy
Business models and growth roadmap for synthetic biology start-ups
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Selina Cao
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Doctor Philosophy
Investment vehicles, entrepreneurial ecosystems and the creation of broader societal and sustainable outcomes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Belinda Wade
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Doctor Philosophy
Institutional Disruption During Extreme Weather Events: The Cases of Australian Bushfires and Floods
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Industry & Research Collaboration: Generating a framework for Small to Medium Enterprise engagement in collaborative research with Publicly Funded Research Organisations
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Henri Burgers
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Doctor Philosophy
Two steps forward, one step back - the benefits and challenges of service dogs
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Harpur, Professor Nancy Pachana
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Doctor Philosophy
Business models and implementation roadmap for rapid translation of PDCogniCare Intervention into healthcare
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sam MacAulay, Professor Nadeeka Dissanayaka
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Doctor Philosophy
Public and Private Sector collaborations and Sustainability
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tao Bai
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Institutional Disruption During Extreme Weather Events: The Cases of Australian Bushfires and Floods
Principal Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
An exploration of knowledge creation processes in Open Innovation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Spee
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Social and Economic Value Creation through Innovation within a Business Model of Social Purpose Organisations
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jay Weerawardena
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Innovation capability development in small and medium enterprises in Vietnam
Principal Advisor
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
SME Performance: The Role of Networking, Innovation Breadth, and Business Model Design
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tim Kastelle
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Novel product innovation in project-based firms: explaining innovation where interdependent firms deliver complex system-level outcomes
Joint Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring Managerial Practices in Australian Nonprofit Organisations: Towards an Integrative Framework
Joint Principal Advisor
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
THE ROLE OF DYNAMIC CAPABILITIES IN TOURISM CRISIS AND DISASTER RESILIENCE
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Brent Ritchie
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Opportunities and challenges for women's empowerment in the gemstone value chain in Madagascar and Thailand
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Liesch, Honorary Professor Saleem Ali, Associate Professor Kathryn Sturman
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Social Sciences Research Commercialisation: The Case of One Australian University
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mary McMahon
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
The Role of Human Resource Innovation in Firms' Competitive Advantage in Australian Manufacturing and Service Firms
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jay Weerawardena
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Capability Development along the Capability Lifecycle: Evidence from the Pharmaceutical Industry
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Damian Hine
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