Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs

EQ - How do my character traits compare to those of a successful entrepreneur?
  1. Activator:  Post-It Note Note Word Association - Write the first thing thing that comes to mind when you hear the word SUCCESS.
  2. Class Discussion
  3. Key Terminology
  4. Young Entrepreneur Stories- Complete the Assignment
  5. Write at least 2 characteristics on the board
  6. Class Discussion
  7.  Adora Svitak - Ted Talk *If Time Permits*
  8. Homework - Self-assessment - What personality traits do you express that match the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs?  How do you know?


Monday, August 29, 2011

Welcome to Entrepreneurship

EQ - How can identifying a problem lead us to develop an entrepreneurial idea?

  1. Welcome to Entrepreneurship
  2. Activator: Soul Pancake Activity
  3. Steven Johnson suggests how good ideas are created.  After watching the video we will share our inner genius with others and see if our ideas can grow together.

     
  4. Museum Walk & Handout- Tape your images around the room. Complete the handout. 
  5. Class Discussion
    • Collaboration Opportunities?
    • Favorite Idea?
    • Most Likely To Succeed?
  6. How does this relate to that big "E" Word...What is an Entrepreneur?
  7. TOD - Answer the EQ