Friday, August 31, 2012

Characteristic of Successful Entrepreneurs

 EQ - How do my character traits compare to those of a successful entrepreneur?
  1. Activator:  Soul Pancake "Success"
    • Read the quotes
    • Compose your thoughts on your reading.
  2. Key Terminology AO
  3. Table Activity (p 4-7)
  4. Discussion - What do you think it takes to be a successful entrepreneur?
  5. Table Activity (10-11)
  6. Discussion - Which of the characteristics from your reading do you most possess?
  7. Young Entrepreneur Stories- Complete the Assignment
  8. Write at least 2 characteristics on the board
  9. Class Discussion
  10.  Homework - Self-assessment - What personality traits do you express that match the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs?  How do you know?

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Welcome to Entrepreneurship

EQ - How can identifying a problem lead us to develop an entrepreneurial idea?
  1. Welcome to Entrepreneurship
  2. Activator - The Rat Race
  3. Discussion Question - How can you get out of the box?
  4. Soul Pancake Activity
  5. 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.
      
  6. Museum Walk & Handout- Place your images around the room. Complete the handout. 
  7. Class Discussion
    • Collaboration Opportunities?
    • Favorite Idea?
    • Most Likely To Succeed?
  8. How does this relate to that big "E" Word...What is an Entrepreneur?
  9. TOD - Answer the EQ