CEW Governor’s Institute 2008

Project Overview

Sue Fox

Thinking Like an Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurship is a process through which people pursue opportunity, use resources,

and initiate change to create value.

21st Century

Skills

Personal Traits of an

Entrepreneur

PA CEW Standard:

Entrepreneurship

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our challenge…

BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS

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Entrepreneurs are

NOT

they become

If you ask a group of executives

talented

competitive

skilled

creative

innovative

and

entrepreneurial

we need innovators who combine skill with an

ENTREPRENURIAL MINDSET

Entrepreneurial Mindset?

• Problem Solvers:– Can anticipate and troubleshoot problems– Looks at problems as opportunities

• Networks– connects with others and builds strategic

relationships.

• Market Awareness– I can scan the marketplace and assess

potential needs and gaps.

Entrepreneurial Mindset?

• Low Support Needs– provides for own needs with little support from

others.

• Rationale Decision Maker– has a basis for making effective decisions.

• Good Judgment– can pick the right people to help execute

vision.

Business Plan

Why Write A Business Plan?

1. It will require you to practice entrepreneurial thinking and entrepreneurial habits

Why Write A Business Plan?

2. You will need to consider the realities that your administrators and community must consider as you plan: -financial feasibility

-local opportunities

-how to sell your plan

to students, parents,

community members

and your faculty.

Importance of a Business Plan

1. A business plan makes you think about all aspects of your CEW implementation process.

2. A business plan may help you secure

funding for your ideas.

Importance of a Business Plan

3. A business plan helps you

communicate your ideas to others.

“the great communicator”

Importance of a Business Plan

4. A business plan can serve as a tool for

managing your CEW program.

Importance of a Business Plan

Essential Questions Your Business Plan Must Address

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Essential Questions of the CEW BP

What are your CEW standards gaps and what is your concept for CEW standards

implementation?

Essential Questions of the CEW BP

What is the need/market (opportunity) for CEW standards in your school district?

Essential Questions of the CEW BP

What are the costs associated with your CEW implementation concept?

Essential Questions of the CEW BP

How will this fit into your existing program?

Business Plan Workbook

Presentation Template

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It’s time to Play Ball!