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Dr. Eric Clinton is a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at DCU Business School and Director of the DCU Centre for Family Business. He specializes in teaching innovative modules like 'New Enterprise Development,' which integrates practical industry insights with academic theory. Clinton was awarded the Teaching Innovation and Entrepreneurship Excellence Award in 2025 at the European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Jyväskylä, Finland.
His research focuses on family business dynamics, including innovation strategies, succession planning, gender roles in leadership, and resilience behaviors. He explores how family governance, communication, and multi-generational involvement shape organizational outcomes. Key themes include the impact of national gender inequality on family business succession and the role of psychological capital in fostering innovation.
Clinton’s work emphasizes 'pracademic teaching,' combining theoretical knowledge with real-world business challenges. His students engage in year-long projects involving product/service development, stakeholder engagement, and professional pitching. He also investigates historical and transgenerational entrepreneurial practices, contributing to the understanding of family business sustainability and value creation.
His research has been showcased through initiatives like the DCU Centre for Family Business, highlighting Ireland’s family business landscape. Awards reflect his contributions to teaching innovation and entrepreneurship education.
