Rumor has it that job security is a thing of the past. As the many businesses and industries are faced with uncertain futures, employees are left with a few narrow options. Some begin looking for other positions to secure a “back up” plan, while others sit back, fingers crossed, hoping things will get better. Who is ultimately responsible for the success or failure of a business? What role do you really play? Intrapreneurship is a term coined in the 1980’s and refers to an “entrepreneur type” mindset among leaders and employee within a corporation. Intrapreneurs approach their jobs with entrepreneurial zest. Within the company's guidelines, they have all of the resources and people available to them to create an impact on success and innovation. Although they may not own the company, they are accountable for the power to change the future of their company. This workshop will arm you with the tools to own the business you are in.
Learning Outcomes: Increase business management and leadership skills and enhance professional productivity
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
a) Explore the benefits of intrapreneurship
b) Identify the skills needed to transform from employee to a strategic contributor
c) Converse with successful intrapreneurers
d) Build an intrapreneurer action plan
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OWN YOUR CAREER WITH INTRAPRENEURSHIP STRATEGIES
1. OWN THE
BUSINESS YOU
ARE IN!
Intrapreneurship strategies to take
charge of your destiny, transform your
career, and create power from within.
2. Panelist
Work Experience
33 years in multiple domains/industries
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Manufacturing/Fabrication
Program Management
Supplier Management and Procurement
Maintenance and Modification Centers
Company-level Initiative Leader
Learning, Training and Development
Education
Norma Clayton
Vice President
Learning, Training and
Development
The Boeing Company
• Doctoral Program in Management,
in-progress, Webster University
• MBA in Business Management, Webster
University
• BS in Industrial Administration, New Jersey
Institute of Technology
3. Panelist
Work Experience
25 years in multiple domains/industries
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IT Management and IT Strategy
Wireless Technologies
Application Development
Manufacturing and Retail
Supply Chain and Procurement
Electric and Gas Utilities
Education
Theodore Johnson
Director
Information Technology
Exelon Corporation
• MBA concentration in Finance, DePaul
University
• BS in MIS, Illinois State University
4. Panelist
Work Experience
15 years Department of Defense & Intelligence
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Terrence Head
Director
Productization
BAE Systems, Inc.
Productization
IT Strategy Development
Mergers & Acquisitions
Program/Project Management
Enterprise Architecture
System Integration
Systems Engineering
Education
• MBA in Global Economics, University of Maryland
UC
• MS Technology Management/Project Management,
University of Maryland UC
• BS Electrical Engineering, South Carolina State
University
5. What is Intrapreneurship?
Behaving like an
entrepreneur while
working within a
large organization
Strategic
Partner
Skilled
Value
Creator
6. Why is
Intrapreneurialship Important Now?
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Jobs
Globalization
Technology
Engagement
Shifting demographics
Higher demand for performance, problemsolving, innovation and relationship
management
• Pace of business
7. Characteristics of an Intrapreneur
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Self starter
Highly motivated
Creative
Intellectually curious
Risk taker
Harriet Opoku, Boeing Materials
Problem solver
Process and Physics Engineer, CInspiring
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Confident
Outstanding communicator
8. Become an Innovative Force
• Look at problems differently than
others
• Accept challenges others shy away
from
• Help your organization look
progressive
• Obtain a sponsor that values
innovation
• Align to sponsor’s strategic direction
• Turn ideas into actionable plans
Dana Bolton, Senior Manager
IT, Utility Client Services,
• Think…”What can I do new
Exelon Corporation
tomorrow?”
• Lead/support ideation initiatives
9. Can Intrapreneurship be Taught?
YES!
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Know yourself
Be strategic about your career
Build your personal brand
Stretch yourself
Get a mentor
Network
12. Sample Career Strategy
Objective
Strategies
Deadline
Complete formal
education
Complete MA degree in HR Development
Spring 2014
Pursue PhD in Operations Research
Fall 2014
Expand internal
and external
network
Identify prestigious people in my field and level; cultivate
relationships across the aerospace industry
Ongoing
Participate in the company’s formal mentoring program
Ongoing
Become a thought
leader within the
aerospace industry
Pursue opportunities to participate in public speaking
engagements and thinking forums (e.g. conferences,
seminars, and universities)
Ongoing
Increase global
presence
Pursue opportunities for international assignments
Ongoing
Provide community
leadership and
advocacy
Serve on community boards
Ongoing
13. 3. Build your personal brand
• Showcase your personal bio
• Capitalize on speaking
opportunities
• Write an article/develop website
• Monitor your online mentions
• Flaunt what makes you unique
• Demonstrate authenticity and
integrity
• Sustain brand by learning and
improving
Michael Simelton, Manager,
Process Support, Exelon
Wind & Solar
14. 4. Stretch yourself
• Accept job rotations
• Volunteer for
development
assignments
• Add new skills
• Develop depth and
breadth in competency
areas
• Participate in
community service
• Learn to talk to leaders
Richard Tan, Materials
Planner/Integrated Materials
Management (IMM), Boeing Operations
International, Singapore
15. 5. Get a mentor
Andrea Allen, Project Management
Specialist, Boeing CH-47 Chinook
Helicopter Program
Meet Andrea Allen
Career start: Office
Administrator
Career goal: Management
Development tools:
Continuing education, job
rotations, mentors at every
level
Volunteer opportunities:
Leader of black employee
affinity group,
Communications Chair for
Boeing Women in Leadership
16. 6. Network
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Start here today
Be a doer and deliver on results
Continue virtual connections
Know who the players are when you enter a room
Develop strong relationships on the job with people
outside of your area of expertise
Understand key relationships inside your company
(mentor vs. sponsor)
Market yourself
Cultivate advocates
Leverage opportunities
Why is this important now….Workplace is much challenging then ever before.Jobs….Unemployment is still on the rise (9-16%)….recovery is not expected for another 5 years.Globalization…Majority of Jobs re in STEM related fields….most of the growth is outside of the US.-Other indicators: Rise in the Middle Eastern and Latin American emerging markets( Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia) which the majority of the BRIC’s are softening …e.g. reaching maturity).Technology..the Intranet has created 2.6 jobs for every one it has destroyed…all of which are entrepreneurial in nature….demanding the skills of intraprenuers.Engagement…25% of high potential employees are at high risk of leaving their companies within the next year…or less.Shifting Demographics…more than 100K Baby Boomers will retire everyday for the next 19 years. How we replace them and the new skills needed will be important.Higher Demand for Performance and Innovation, Relationships….companies want to differentiate performance (attract, promote, develop and reward the best). Paternalistic leadership views of the 20th Century (e.g. Peter Drucker and ideals for fairness have changed). While fairness still counts….the degrees of freedom have changes. ….Customers demand more for less (the new normal), product cycles are shorter, relationships are more complex….requiring system level solutions that are innovative (e.g. offer a competitive advantage, simple) and collaborative (e.g. multiple inputs from stakeholders and end-users).
Take career assessments, personality tests, skill tests, etc.
Background:Started career as technician with the Republic of Singapore Air Force. For the next 12 years, he mastered the nuts and bolts of aircraft maintenance before joining Singapore Technologies Engineering as an aircraft parts purchaser. Came to Boeing because he sought broader, more challenging work environment.Finished degree in supplier management and looked for opportunities in his current role to add value by looking at the bigger picture when assessing customer parts requirements and making recommendations that can help customers over the long term. Continued education with business management program and eventually earned an MBAGoal is continued leadership roleInteresting fact: has completed multiple marathons because he is attracted to challenge
How do you get your mentors? You do this with your co-workers. Find someone one or two levels up from you in your department and build a relationship with them. Developing that thought leadership and having a thought partner or trust buddy gives you the confidence you need when dealing with senior leaders.
Questions for the audience:How do I get started?I have a technical background; how do I build a business acumen so I can talk to others in the organization? (project manage, resources, finances, etc.)How do I find a mentor/advocate/sponsor? Have a career plan/road map before you ask. Will help you figure out who you want to work with (someone with similar experience/interest)How do I start to build a network internally and externally? Sponsors/advocates can help throughout your career; first step is understanding how your organization works (structure, key strategies, line of sight, strategic vector of the company). How to put yourself in a situation where you can work with a future sponsorHow will volunteering help me? You will have opportunity to participate in strategic thought sessions with leaders; seek out board assignments (even in advisory role)