An intrapreneur develops a new idea within the framework of an existing company. They are similar to an entrepreneur in their focus on innovation.
However, unlike entrepreneurs, they have access to their employer’s resources.
With their organisation’s sponsorship, an intrapreneur typically takes on less risk than an entrepreneur.
Essentially, an intrapreneur is an employer-sponsored entrepreneur.
Some key characteristics of intrapreneurs are:
☀️They risk something of value, like time or effort.
☀️They innovate and create.
☀️They work independently within their company.
☀️They locate necessary resources within their company.
☀️They share the reward of their risk with their company.
Some intrapreneurial traits include:
✔️Proactive
✔️Willing to pursue big ideas
✔️Strategic
✔️Collaborative
✔️Resourceful
✔️Knowledgeable and interested in learning
Adaptable
For example, as a self-starter you may be able to anticipate your team’s needs and find a solution before a problem arises.
Adopting an intrapreneurial mindset :
🎯Look for potential areas of improvement within your team’s processes and present your realistic solutions to your manager.
🎯Volunteer to help with interesting projects that can expand your knowledge or skill set.
🎯Seek internal mentors who have helped with previous company innovations.
🎯Seek cross-departmental allies who may want to partner with you to make key improvements.
🎯Demonstrate your readiness and willingness to take on larger projects by approaching your current responsibilities with foresight.
🎯Pursue your passion project in your spare time.
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