Synopsis
In a world defined by rapid economic shifts and technological disruption, the ability to adapt and learn continuously has become a defining advantage. Lifelong learning is no longer optional-it is essential for individuals seeking to remain relevant and effective in an ever-changing landscape. For students, educators, and business practitioners alike, cultivating this mindset enables meaningful contributions to innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth. Preparing the next generation of entrepreneurs with the skills and insight to navigate complexity and drive progress is therefore critical to shaping a more stable and forward-looking global economy. Cases on Experiential Learning in Higher Education for Economic Innovation and Growth explores how learners engage with diverse business models that promote economic and social stability alongside sustainable growth. This book highlights the growing importance of corporate social responsibility, demonstrating how businesses can create meaningful social impact in response to rising consumer expectations for accountability and sustainability. Covering topics such as community-based economic models, coaching innovation, and experiential learning environments, this book is an excellent academic resource for graduate and doctoral students, instructors, curriculum designers, academic leaders, entrepreneurs, business practitioners, and more.
About the Author
Jonathan D Owens is a Senior Lecturer in Operations Management within Salford Business School, and a registered Chartered Engineer with the UK Engineering Council. He has worked in the UK higher education sector for over twenty-five years, joining Salford in 2014, from Lincoln University where he was Director of the CILT and CIPS accredited MSc Logistics Management degree programme. His research is predominantly in the fields of Operations Management, Lean, ERP and New Product Development (NPD) he has worked on numerous grants and enterprise projects. He is particularly interested in the cost and benefits of integrating current technologies into the NPD process, and how NPD could be understood more effectively and taught in a learning environment. He has published widely and is currently on the editorial review panel with four ABS ranked journals. In addition, he has held numerous visiting and external examiner posts in the field of Operations Management. Having been invited to be a Visiting Professor in Operations Management for the Tecnológico de Monterrey University, México and held numerous external examiner roles.
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