steven gold, how to grow an entrepreneur, gcf2012 presentation
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How to Grow an Entrepreneur
Steven GoldSenior Partner for Entrepreneurship
Babson College
Entrepreneur?Entrepreneur?Entrepreneur?Entrepreneur?
Entrepreneurial Competencies
Entrepreneur
Competencies that are…Irrespective of context Business
Academic
Government
Non-Profit
Military
And also…Irrespective of position Chairman
CEO/President
Manager
Employee
Consultant
Big Implication
Entrepreneurship as a competency means that each
of us can learn and use it
What competencies do successful entrepreneurs share?
The Four Competencies
CreAction Influence
ViabilityMechanics
How do we grow an entrepreneur?
Viability
Teach…
By means of…Real World Experiences + Simulations + Games
+ + +CreAction Influence Mechanics
Are you ready to play?
Game 1
Prediction(goal-driven logic)
1/Goal 2/Resources 3/Do it!
Problems with Prediction
Goal? ? X
CreAction(resource-driven logic)
1/Resources 2/Do it! 3/GoalsEmerge
Game 2
Two ways to get things done:
1. Do it yourself2. Influence others
Each of us can get better at influencing others to make our dreams and visions come true
Summary
