What Does It Take To Be An “Intrapreneur” In Your Company?
Big and small businesses alike are full of entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs are usually the starters, the people that think outside the box, make things happen, and create change. No matter what you do within a company, you can come at that as an "intrapreneur". Using the skills and talents of entrepreneurs will help expand your personal boundaries and business possibilities.
So what are the talents that entrepreneurs bring to the table?
· Innovative and forward thinking
· Focus on execution
· Awareness of the impact their products and services have on their market
· Ability to understand areas outside of their own focus for different perspectives
· Examination of their self limiting assumptions
· Development of a diverse network that provides new perspectives
· Facility for taking calculated risks
· Skill at identifying early adopter signals in the market
There is an expansiveness that an entrepreneur brings to their own business that an intrapreneur can bring to a company. Entrepreneurial muscles need to be identified, strengthened and focused on. Perspectives need to be shifted. Paradigms need to be broken. What can you do today that takes an entrepreneurial perspective to make a difference in your organization?
And, if you are thinking about starting your own business, let your current company benefit from your entrepreneurial mindset. As you build muscles for your next adventure, you’ll have an opportunity to make a difference….right where you are.