Table 2.

Final Delphi consensus workshop ranking results

Question 1: Personal entrepreneurial characteristics (attributes, drivers or motivators) of academics who operate Entities in the Consortium
RankingCharacteristicsMeanSD
1Perseverance and resilience2.51.6
2Creates and innovates2.71.2
3Building collaborative relationships3.11.1
4Research competence3.31.6
5Networking and connecting3.31.5
Question 2: Enablers that would motivate an academic to establish and develop an Entity in the Consortium
RankingEnablersMeanSD
1Entrepreneurial organisation culture2.61.4
2Wide and varied funding options2.81.3
3Research infrastructure3.01.3
4Networks and collaborators3.21.5
5Reduced bureaucracy3.41.6
Question 3: Barriers that would dissuade an academic from establishing and developing an Entity in the Consortium
RankingBarriersMeanSD
1Limited funding opportunities or low success rate2.61.5
2Non‐responsive shared services support2.81.6
3Shortage of discretionary funds for ongoing, unfunded activities3.11.2
4Bureaucracy3.21.3
5Inefficiencies when both the Consortium and Wits are involved as parties to the contract3.31.6
Question 4: Behaviours (actions) required to successfully establish an Entity in the Consortium
RankingBehavioursMeanSD
1Demonstrate leadership ability2.31.5
2Identify, choose, and master academic niche area2.81.6
3Work hard and consistently3.11.3
4Manage teams effectively3.21.3
5Communicate effectively3.71.1
Source: Authors’ own work

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