Senior Lecturer in Innovation
Overview
Sarel Gronum is a passionate lecturer, consultant and researcher. Sarel has more than 20 years international lecturing experience. He currently lectures and supervises in Innovation and Entrepreneurship and is Associate Director of Education at the University of Queensland Business School. He actively research in the areas of firm growth and performance, specifically on innovation, network practices and business model innovation. His research has been published in top-tiered journals and presented at several conferences. Sarel has worked on a number of industry sponsored large-scale research projects for government and industry. He consults extensively by empowering entrepreneurs, corporate and public sector client organisations to develop and implement innovative commercialisation and growth strategies.
Research Interests
- SME Growth and Performance
- Business Model Design and Innovation
- Innovation Management and Technology Commercialisation
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Graduate Diploma in Research Methods, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Commerce - Honours, UNISA
Publications
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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
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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
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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
Grants
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(2013–2014) Network for Business Sustainability South Africa
Supervision
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Climate change adaption of MSMEs agrifood value chains in the Philippines
Doctor Philosophy
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Optimised Business Model for Sustainability of the Boeing Loyal Wingman Aircraft
Doctor Philosophy
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The Link Between Business Owner Capability and Business Performance
Doctor Philosophy
Publications
Featured Publications
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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
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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
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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
Journal Article
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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
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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
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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
Conference Publication
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Other Outputs
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
Grants (Administered at UQ)
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(2013–2014) Network for Business Sustainability South Africa
PhD and MPhil Supervision
Current Supervision
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Climate change adaption of MSMEs agrifood value chains in the Philippines
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
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Optimised Business Model for Sustainability of the Boeing Loyal Wingman Aircraft
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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The Link Between Business Owner Capability and Business Performance
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
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Behaviour-related intangibles and possible measurement: Explore the researcher-entrepreneur partnership
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Completed Supervision
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(2020) Doctor BioTechnology — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
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Impact of government support and institutional environment on entrepreneurial orientation and firm performance of exporter agri-SMEs in Sri Lanka
(2023) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
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University Technology Transfer Performance in Australia
(2017) Doctor BioTechnology — Associate Advisor
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