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Entrepreneurial Perspective

entre_bessler.jpgEntrepreneurship is relevant to everyone.It doesn't matter if you are majoring in Business, History, Music or Communications, the entrepreneurial mindset is needed everywhere.  Non business majors need to learn how to use their skills to make a living.  Even business majors who will be working for major corporations need to learn to think like an entrepreneur.  The entrepreneurial mindset will teach you to think like an owner, not just an employee.  
 

What it is:

What it isn't:

Opportunity driven; open to change Bureaucratic
Quick to market Slow
Focused on execution and possibilities Focused on obstacles
Systematic approach to new product/market/process to promote growth Reluctant to change - stifling innovation and growth
Collaborative and civic minded Territorial
Explores partnerships - win/win Uninterested or doesn't consider partnerships
Global in outlook Parochial in outlook
Thinks like an owner Thinks like an employee
Creative Protective


The ability of business and non-profit leaders to lead with an entrepreneurial perspective  is essential to remain competitive in todays global marketplace.  The Baldwin-Wallace Entrepreneurship program's give our students hands-on projects in real world business situations.

Entrepreneurial Programs

 

Learn more about the B-W Center for Innovation and Growth