Entrepreneurial thinking in radiography: Developing an imaging facility to support the future workforce.

Mercer, C E; Clarke, A P

Abstract

This article explores the significance of recognising and utilising entrepreneurial attributes-such as knowledge, skills, talent, and experience-to develop radiography education guided by a LUCID framework. It aims to demonstrate how enterprising behaviours and competencies can enhance human actions and address healthcare challenges, thereby improving employability in line with the College of Radiographers Education and Career Framework and industry demands. The article defines the concepts of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship and discusses the importance of understanding one's accumulated skills and experiences, known as Human Capital, for personal and professional growth. It illustrates how entrepreneurial thinking and utilisation of the LUCID framework facilitated the development of an imaging facility, which reflects a commitment to innovation and excellence in radiography education. The article concludes that adopting entrepreneurial practices and reflecting on one's human capital can significantly benefit radiographers and educators. This approach not only enhances personal and professional development but also adds value to the profession, employers, and patients. Radiographers and educators are encouraged to adopt entrepreneurial practices and reflect on their human capital to identify areas for improvement. This can lead to better healthcare outcomes, improved employability, and alignment with industry demands and the College of Radiographers Education and Career Framework. [Abstract copyright: Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.]

Citation

Mercer, C. E., & Clarke, A. P. (2024). Entrepreneurial thinking in radiography: Developing an imaging facility to support the future workforce. Radiography, 30 Suppl 2(2), 74-78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2024.10.012

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Oct 16, 2024
• Online Publication Date: Oct 28, 2024
• Publication Date: 2024-12
• Deposit Date: Nov 4, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 4, 2024
• Journal: Radiography (London, England : 1995)
• Print ISSN: 1078-8174
• Electronic ISSN: 1532-2831
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 30 Suppl 2
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 74-78
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2024.10.012
• Keywords: Employability, Human capital, Value, Entrepreneurial attributes