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The Pragmatic Explorer Model & Diaspera

Author

Term

4. term

Publication year

2016

Submitted on

Pages

65

Abstract

Danmark har brug for flere iværksættere for at forblive konkurrencedygtigt. I en digital tidsalder bliver softwareprojekter stadig vigtigere, og der er behov for bedre støtte til dem. Dette speciale præsenterer et forslag til en praktisk model, som iværksættere kan bruge til at udforske og afprøve idéer. Modellen er forankret i pragmatisk filosofi – som vægter praktiske resultater og læring gennem handling – samt relaterede teorier, værktøjer og begreber. Som case anvendes Diaspera, en platform for den asiatiske diaspora i vestlige lande, for at undersøge, hvordan modellen kan frembringe nye og alternative idéer og perspektiver.

Denmark needs more entrepreneurs to remain competitive. In a digital age, software projects are increasingly important and require better support. This thesis presents a proposal for a practical model that entrepreneurs can use to explore and test ideas. The model is grounded in pragmatic philosophy—which emphasizes practical outcomes and learning through action—along with related theories, tools, and concepts. As a case, the model is applied to Diaspera, a platform for the Asian diaspora in Western countries, to uncover new and alternative ideas and perspectives.

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