Mentee: Self - directed learning on Entrepreneurship
There are three themes for self - directed learning on Entrepreneurship
Each of the themes contains a description of mentee ’ s aim, defines the learning outcomes and presents interactive exercises for self - directed learning on the theme.
1. UNDERSTANDING OF ENTERPRENEURSHIP
Youraim
If you have chosen this theme, it means that you would like to learn to assess your motivation and capability to pursue an entrepreneurial opportunity.
Learningoutcomes
This mentoring session will enable mentee to:
Understand why you might want to consider an entrepreneurial opportunity.
Understand what it takes to pursue an entrepreneurial opportunity.
Analyse and evaluate your skills for entrepreneurial opportunities.
Evaluate your desires to become entrepreneur.
Exercises:
Should I Become an Entrepreneur?
Understanding Entrepreneurial Myths
Assess your Entrepreneurial Skills
Entrepreneurship IQ
What is the difference between being an entrepreneur and working for an employer?
Self - Employment Styles
Video - based exercise: Thinking about Becoming an Entrepreneur
2. ENTRY STRATEGIES & NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Youraim
If you have chosen this theme, it means that you would like to learn about the types of entrepreneurial opportunities and about possible successful entry strategies for new businesses available today.
Learningoutcomes
This mentoring session will enable mentee to:
Recognize different types of entrepreneurial opportunities.
Analyse which entrepreneurial opportunities you should explore based on your skills and interests.
Exercises:
Learning entry strategies
Are your strategies / motives realistic?
Video - based exercise: 5 steps to starting a business
3. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES FOR STARTING A BUSINESS & ACCESSING CRITICAL RESOURCES
Youraim
If you have chosen this theme, it means that you would like to learn how to start and operate a new enterprise and to learn how to identify important community resources that can help you start a new enterprise.
Learningoutcomes
This mentoring session will enable mentee to:
Understand what it takes to start and grow an entrepreneurial enterprise.
Improve your management skills necessary for growing a new enterprise.
Exercises:
Do you make decisions like an entrepreneur?
Checking your background - are you ready to set up a business?
Entrepreneur's Quiz
Main characteristics and skills of entrepreneur
Main parts and purpose of a business plan
Video - based exercise. Common mistakes when starting a new business and how to avoid them