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.

21 st Century Skills Personal Traits of an Entrepreneur PA CEW Standard: Entrepreneurship Binder Section #5 Item #2

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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 Binder Section #5 Item #3 Page 3

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 Binder Section #5

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