Professor Julie Logan

Professor Emeritus of Entrepreneurship

Bayes Business School

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Professor Logan has an extensive background in entrepreneurship and leadership education. In addition to her teaching Julie has mentored many entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial teams. Professor Logan has also worked with teams from organisations such as KPMG encouraging entrepreneurial thinking and provided consultancy to a variety of organisations.

Professor Logan was Visiting Professor at the University of Technology, Sydney and the University of Adelaide, and has worked in the USA as a Visiting Professor at the Centre for Academic Leadership, University of Illinois.

Julie Logan was the founding Director of Simfonec, an Enterprise Centre for the Royal Veterinary College, King's and Queen Mary College, led by Cass Business School at City University. During Julie's leadership the centre was successful in launching enterprise teaching across the four Universities and in spinning out a number of highly successful ventures some of which have listed on AIM.

In her previous appointment Julie developed and implemented entrepreneurship teaching for many departments at the University of Bristol. Julie was Academic Director for the MBA and Executive MBA at the University of Bristol and headed up a variety of programmes for entrepreneurs and the SME support community. Professor Logan has also worked in the field of social enterprise, developing programmes funded by the UK government to build management capacity and a small business support infrastructure in Bosnia, Vietnam, India and Kenya.

Julie has an active interest in studying government policy on innovation and entrepreneurship, but also entrepreneurship education, third age entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs with disabilities; having previously published work on the links between dyslexia, education and entrepreneurship funded by the Kauffman Foundation and the British Dyslexia Association.

Professor Logan (together with Professor Chris Hendry) published a study of "Barriers and Pathways to Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Minority Groups within the UK". This research was funded by Microsoft. Julie has published work on female entrepreneurs funded by Avon Cosmetics and most recently research on the challenges and passion of female entrepreneurs starting ventures at fifty and over.

Julie has experience on a number of boards and is currently Vice Chair of Relate Avon. She comes from a family of serial entrepreneurs, and has first hand experience of business start up and small business management including raising investment funding. Professor Logan is a Fellow of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust.

Qualifications

  • PhD
  • MSc
  • DMS

Visiting appointments

  • Visiting Professor, Universty of Technology Sydney, September 2010 - present
  • Grant Reviewer, The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Fellowships

  • Fellow, Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
  • Fellow, Institute of Business Advisors

Expertise

Primary topics

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership

Additional topics

  • Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
  • Innovation & Creativity

Research

I am currently working on a longitudinal study exploring entrepreneurial self efficacy. This is a project which I am leading but I am co-operating with researchers at the University of Technology, Sydney. We are currently at the data analysis stage.

I am also working with research staff at The University of East Carolina, we are using concept mapping to understand how adults with dyslexia cope with entrepreneurship and employment.

My research on female entrepreneurship continues.

Research topics

Hidden Innovators

Exploring pathways and barriers to entrepreneurship and innovation in the UK

Dyslexia and Entrepreneurship

Incidence of dyslexia and its consequences in entrepreneurs

Enterprise Education

Which are the most effective methods to increase entrepreneurial self-efficacy

Entrepreneurial Self-efficacy

Can mentoring increase self efficacy in the work place

Older Entrepreneurs

What can we learn from and how can we encourage older entrepreneurs

Female Entrepreneurship

Motivations, expereince and fulfilment

Publications

Book

  1. Logan, J. (2005). The Incidence of Dyslexia in Business managers and its relationship with Entrepreneurial Success. London: Adult Dyslexia Association and Learn Direct.

Chapters (3)

  1. Logan, J. (2013). Dyslexia and Entrepreneurship. The Dyslexia Handbook 2013 British Dyslexia Association.
  2. Logan, J. (2013). Tips for Dyslexic Entrepreneurs. Tips for Dyslexic Adults 2013 British Dyslexia Association.
  3. Logan, J. (2010). Dyslexia entrepreneurs and Success. In McLoughlin, D. and Leather, C. (Eds.), Employment and Dyslexia Handbook 2010 London: British Dyslexia Association. ISBN 9781872653518.

Conference papers and proceedings (10)

  1. Logan, J. (2013). Dyslexia and entrepreneurship. The Dyslexic Advantage – Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Conference on Dyslexia and Talent April-, Norwalk, CT, USA.
  2. Logan, J. (2013). The Landscape of female Entrepreneurship. 2013 Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship Research Exchange ACERE 6-8 February, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia.
  3. Logan, J. (2012). Passion and Challenges: Women Starting Ventures at 50. 2012 Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship Research and DIANA Conference (ACERE DIANA) 3-5 February, University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, Australia..
  4. Logan, J. (2010). What does Dyslexia Mean for Entrepreneurs and Successful Business Leaders? 61st Annual IDA Reading, Literacy & Learning Conference 27-30 October, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
  5. Logan, J. (2010). Dyslexia in the Workplace. Adult Dyslexia Conference.
  6. Logan, J. and Hendry, C. (2009). What can We Learn From and How Can we Encourage Older Entrepreneurs? 32nd Annual Conference of the International Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) 3-6 November, Liverpool, UK.
  7. Logan, J. (2009). Does a Scientist-Entrepreneur Need an MBA? Charité Biomedical Entrepreneurship Summit 23-24 March, Berlin.
  8. Logan, J. (2008). Are we teaching potential entrepreneurs in the best way to enhance their career success? 5th International AGSE Entrepreneurship Research Exchange 5-8 February, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia.
  9. Logan, J. (2008). Analysis Of The Incidence Of Dyslexia In Entrepreneurs And Its Implications. 22nd Annual USASBE Entrepreneurship Conference 10-13 January, Texas, USA.
  10. Logan, J. (2008). Dyslexia and Entrepreneurship. 59th Annual IDA Reading, Literacy & Learning Conference Seattle, USA.

Journal articles (6)

  1. Logan, J. (2014). An exploration of the challenges facing women starting business at fifty. International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship, 6(1), pp. 83-96. doi:10.1108/ijge-03-2013-0019

    [publisher’s website]

  2. Logan, and Martin, N. (2012). Unusual Talent: a Study of Successful Leadership and Delegation in Entrepreneurs with Dyslexia". The Journal of Inclusive Practice in Further and Higher Education, 4(1), pp. 57-76
  3. Logan, J. and Chris Hendry, N.C. (2011). What can we learn from and how can we encorage older entrepreneurs. International Journal of Entrepreneurship Behaviour and Research
  4. Logan, J. (2009). Dyslexic entrepreneurs: the incidence; their coping strategies and their business skills. Dyslexia, 15(4), pp. 328-346. doi:10.1002/dys.388

    [publisher’s website]

  5. Logan, J. (2005). Facilitating Successful University Spin Outs. Iniciativa Emprendedora, 47(April -June 2005)
  6. Logan, J. (2003). Simfonec supports start-ups. European Venture Capital Journal, 2003(101), pp. 19-19

Reports (2)

  1. Logan, J. (2012). The Avon Everyday Entrepreneur Report. London: Avon Cosmetics.
  2. Logan, J., Hendry, C., Brown, J. and Courtney, N. (2008). Unlocking the potential of the UK's hidden innovators. Cass Business School, City University London / Microsoft UK.

Education

Course Directorship

- 2010 - present, Entrepreneurship Summer School, Director

Subject/Academic Leadership

Steering Group for new Centre for Enterprise at Cass.

Professional activities

Collaboration (industrial)

  1. Partner of Stelios Disabled Entrepreneurs project (September 2009 - present)
    Sponsored by Stelios Foundation
    Other partners: Leonard Cheshire

Editorial activity

  1. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Reseach, Referee, 2009 - present.

Events/conferences (15)

  1. Dyslexia and Talent. (Conference) USA (2013). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Dyslexia and entrepreneurship
    Author: Logan J
  2. ACERE. (Conference) Australia (2013). Invited speaker.
    Paper: The Landscape of female Entrepreneurship
    Author: Logan J
  3. ACERE and Diana Conference. (2012). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Passion and Challenges; Women Starting Ventures at 50
    Author: Logan J
  4. International Dyslexia Conference. (Conference) USA (2010). Invited speaker.
    Paper: What does Dyslexia Mean for Entrepreneurs and Successful Business Leaders?
    Author: Logan J
    Co-authors: Courtney
  5. Adult Dyslexia Conference. (Conference) (2010). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Dyslexia in the Workplace
    Author: Logan J
  6. International Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference. (Conference) (2009). Invited speaker.
    Paper: What can We Learn From and How Can we Encourage Older Entrepreneurs?
    Author: Logan J M
    Co-authors: Professor C Hendry
  7. Charité Biomedical Entrepreneurship Summit. (Conference) Berlin (2009). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Does a Scientist-Entrepreneur Need an MBA?
    Author: Logan J
  8. USASBE Entrepreneurship Conference. (Conference) Texas, USA (2008).
    Paper: ANALYSIS OF THE INCIDENCE OF DYSLEXIA IN ENTREPRENEURS AND ITS IMPLICATIONS
    Author: Logan J
  9. IDA International Coference. (Conference) Seattle, USA (2008). Invited speaker.
    Paper: Dyslexia and Entrepreneurship
    Author: Logan J
  10. 5th AGSE. (Conference) Australia (2008).
    Paper: Are we teaching potential entrepreneurs in the best way to enhance their career success?
    Author: Logan J
  11. Business Leadership for Women in Technology. London (2007). Session/Day Chair
  12. UK Enterprise Lecturers Development Programe. London (2006). Session/Day Chair and Organising Committee
  13. Business Leadership for Women in Technology. Cass Business School (2006). Chair
  14. UK Enterprise Lecturers Development Programme. Bristol (2005). Chair and Organising Committee
  15. Bio Convergence. London (2004). Chair and Organising Committee

Media appearances (34)

  1. Around Town. (2013) Time Out Dubai.
  2. Un poco raros, pero sobresalientes. (2012) www.laestrella.com (website).
  3. MBA entrepreneurs start up with a leg up. (2012) City A.M. (newspaper).
  4. MBA entrepreneurs start up with a leg. (2012) City AM (newspaper).
  5. In Praise of the Misfits ;Why business needs people with Asperger’s syndrome, attention-deficit disorder and dyslexia. (2012) Economist (newspaper).
  6. Who run the (entrepreneurial) world? Girls! (2012).
  7. UK in recession, but some people are weathering the economic storm. (2012) The Independent (newspaper).
  8. Cass's Dubai Centre targets potential entrepreneurs. (2012) www.goduibai.com (website).
  9. When the job dies, try going it alone. (2009) Sunday Times (newspaper).
  10. When the job dies, try going it alone. (2009) Sunday Times (newspaper).
  11. For your next job, you too can become an entrepreneur. (2009) City AM (newspaper).
  12. Turning Lemons into Lemonade. (2008) Quick and Simple.
  13. Interessante Studie: Sind Legastheniker die besseren Unternehmer? (2008) http://www.berufebilder.de (website).
  14. Imprenditori dislessici maestir nel comunicare. (2008) www.scienzadellacomunicazione.it (website).
  15. Ricerca: studio GB dislessici imprenditori di succeso. (2008) www.ipasvi,net.
  16. Sind Legastheniker die besseren Unternehmer? (2008) MBA24 (website).
  17. (2007) National Public Radio (radio).
  18. Study: 1 in 3 U.S. entrepreneurs is dyslexic. (2007) www.msn.com (website).
  19. Do dyslexics make great CEOs? (2007) www.msn.com (website).
  20. Dyslexics Represent! In Business. (2007) www.thecelebritycafe.com (website).
  21. Dyslexics 'don't see risks so take more of them'. (2007) Daily Telegraph (newspaper).
  22. UK Entrepreneurs twice as likely to be dyslexic. (2007) www.timesonline.co.uk (website).
  23. Entrepreneurs more likely to be dyslexic. (2007) www.managementtoday.co.uk (website).
  24. Dyslexia and entrepreneurship. (2007) wuorio.blogspot.com/ (website).
  25. UK letting down dyslexic pupils, study finds. (2007) Guardian (newspaper).
  26. Dyslexia common among small-biz owners. (2007) www.entrepreneur.com (website).
  27. Dyslexia and entrepreneurship. (2007) Newstalk Radio (radio).
  28. Study: Dyslexic Entrepreneurs Quite Common. (2007) Virginia Pilot (newspaper).
  29. Entrepreneurship and dyslexia. (2007) catallaxyfiles.com/ (website).
  30. Study shows stronger links between entrepreneurs and dyslexia. (2007) International Herald Tribune (newspaper).
  31. Tracing Business Acumen to Dyslexia. (2007) www.schwablearning.org (website).
  32. More than one-third of entrepreneurs are dyslexic. (2007) www.cbsnews.com (website).
  33. Tracing Business Acumen to Dyslexia. (2007) TitusOneNine (website).
  34. Dyslexia is rampant in business owners. (2007) www.newsobserver.com (website).