Wednesday, 22 October 2008

SO WHAT IS AN ENTREPRENEUR?

DEFINITION OF AN ENTREPRENEUR

Someone with the ability and willingness to introduce NEW products or services, THAT SELL, to a market where those products or services where previously either unavailable or not desired. Obviously the emphasis is on doing something new in the market place. To stimulate the creative, risk-taking behaviour required for success in the future should be the primary role for us all if we are going to lead a successful organization into the future.

CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ENTREPRENEUR

Risk taker that can live with uncertainty; Adaptable to change and able to improvise; Can see how new innovations satisfy a market; Interested in effectiveness rather than efficiency; Either creative him/herself or able to utilise those who are; Has a desire to lead in his/her area of operation or market; A continuous learner willing to make and or tolerate mistakes; Flexible, willing to change direction as the circumstances dictate; Self possessed of a sense of urgency and stimulates that sense in others; Recognises his/her shortcomings and empowers others who compensate.

TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR MANAGERS… OUCH?!

"an entrepreneurial manager"... perhaps good words in your resume?

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