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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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
2010
Journal Article
Innovative and entrepreneurial activity in the public sector: The changing face of public sector institutions
Luke, Belinda, Verreynne, Martie-Louise and Kearins, Kate (2010). Innovative and entrepreneurial activity in the public sector: The changing face of public sector institutions. Innovation: Management, Policy and Practice, 12 (2), 138-153. doi: 10.5172/impp.12.2.138
2010
Journal Article
Failure to advance: Resource logic for early venture failure
Saxton, M. K., Saxton, T., Steen, J. and Verreynne, M. (2010). Failure to advance: Resource logic for early venture failure. Prometheus, 28 (1), 15-27. doi: 10.1080/08109021003668620
2010
Conference Publication
Human resource strategy in small Australian firms: A multilevel analysis
Verreynne, Martie-Louise, Parker, Polly and Wilson, Marie Elaine Gee (2010). Human resource strategy in small Australian firms: A multilevel analysis. Academy of Management 2010 Annual Meeting: Dare to Care, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 6-10 August 2010. Briarcliff Manor, NY, United States: Academy of Management.
2010
Conference Publication
A theory of strategic entrepreneurship
Luke, Belinda, Kearins, Kate and Verreynne, Martie-Louise (2010). A theory of strategic entrepreneurship. 7th International AGSE Entrepreneurship Research Exchange, University of the Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 2-5 February, 2010. Hawthorn, VIC, Australia: The Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship, Swinburne University of Technology.
2010
Conference Publication
Capability building in the pharmaceutical industry
Hine, D., Pregelj, L. and Verreynne, M. (2010). Capability building in the pharmaceutical industry. Strategic Management Society Conference, Rome, Italy, 12-15 September, 2010.
2010
Journal Article
Who's afraid of the dark? Transpower New Zealand, Ltd
Luke, Belinda G., Kearings, Kate and Verreynne, Martie-Louise (2010). Who's afraid of the dark? Transpower New Zealand, Ltd. Business Case Journal, 17 (2), 84-97.
2010
Book Chapter
Landcorp farming limited: Cultivating livestock, ideas and innovation
Luke, Belinda, Kearins, Kate and Verreynne, Martie-Louise (2010). Landcorp farming limited: Cultivating livestock, ideas and innovation. Innovation and entrepreneurship. (pp. 188-199) edited by Ian Hunter and Kevin Morris. Auckland, New Zealand: University of Auckland Business Case Centre.
2010
Conference Publication
Speeding up drug development: Productivity and innovation speed in the biosciences
Pregelj, Lisette, Verreynne, Martie-Louise and Hine, Damian (2010). Speeding up drug development: Productivity and innovation speed in the biosciences. AGSE Entrepreneurship Conference, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 3-5 February 2010. Hawthorn, VIC, Australia: The Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship, Swinburne University of Technology.
2009
Conference Publication
Beyond new public management: The rise of new public entrepreneurship
Luke, B., Kearins, K. and Verreynne, M. (2009). Beyond new public management: The rise of new public entrepreneurship. 25th European Group for Organizational Studies (EGOS) 'Upsetting Organizations', Barcelona, Spain, 2-4 July, 2009.
2009
Conference Publication
Social intrapreneurship: The case of small nonprofit firms in Australia and New Zealand
Verreynne, M. and Harris, C. (2009). Social intrapreneurship: The case of small nonprofit firms in Australia and New Zealand. 2009 ICSB World Conference, Seoul, Korea, 21-24 June, 2009.
2009
Conference Publication
Entrepreneurship and innovation in the public sector
Verreynne, M. (2009). Entrepreneurship and innovation in the public sector. The Innovation Advantage, Yeppoon, QLD, Australia, 17-19 March 2009.
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
Business models and growth roadmap for synthetic biology start-ups
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Selina Cao, Professor Paul Spee
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Master Philosophy
Towards a First Nations Industry Development Model - From Social Impact to Economic Participation and cultural continuity
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Levon Blue
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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
Learning to change: Explaining organisational capability shift across the value chains and lifecycles of Complex Product Systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sam MacAulay
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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
Examining the Benefits of Therapy Dogs in the Workplace
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Harpur, Professor Nancy Pachana
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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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2026
Doctor Philosophy
Impact Narratives in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: An Early Stage Investor Decision- Making Perspective
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Belinda Wade
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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
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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2020
Doctor Philosophy
An exploration of knowledge creation processes in Open Innovation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Spee
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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: Hon Assoc Professor 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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