Bridging the Gap: Conceptual Paradigms and Training for Entrepreneurship Development

Abstract

Indian experiences have demonstrated that a well-conceived training intervention could augment entrepreneurship. Garnished by the nuances of the newly developed conceptual paradigms perceived in a contextual setting, an intervention that is well conceived improves the sustainability as well as the growth potential of enterprises. The author makes an attempt through a conceptual review of the literary contributions to draw useful insights, which are likely to serve as inputs to design entrepreneurship training. The paper sets out that clarity on concepts like risk perception could help trainers evolve appropriate inputs and implement the same. This indicative research draws attention beyond just satisfying the research zeal. It calls upon the need to disseminate research findings to benefit training. The paper argues that updating of concepts is a necessary condition for increasing the effectiveness of training and puts a caution to trainers against possible dilutions.