This Slideshare presentation is a partial preview of the full business document. To view and download the full document, please go here: http://flevy.com/browse/business-document/entrepreneurship-mentors-systemic-assessment-3333 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION A practical 'one-page' tool for assessing/summarising Entrepreneurial submissions for support, investment, funding, grant-aid etc. It is also a useful ?one-page' summary for agencies, facilitators etc., to systemically appraise proposals and to compare, rank, challenge, defend individual perceptions and gain insights into alternative views, risk proclivities, and success intuitions. The instrument can be customised to meet the specific criteria/needs of clients

1. Mentors Systemic Assessment
Mentors 'one-page' proposition evaluation summary: Please draw on your knowledge, experience and intuition and be as candid as you can in completing this summary profile. Shade the circle that best
represents your current view for each item and subsequently link-up to form your perceptions (strengths/weaknesses) summary profile. Even if you do not have enough information to make a definitive judgement,
please answer to the best of your knowledge at this time. Equivocal: uncomfortable, not enough information to decide, need further information, research, evidence and/or reassurances. Reminder: Fact-based
analysis: Beware of responses based on flawed assumptions, inadequate market research and customer insight.
Clarity and Resonance of Value Proposition
Resources: Sources of Funds and Gearing
Entrepreneurial Capability and Proposition Fit
CPV: Evidence of Customer Interest/Support
Technical Skills, Knowledge, Capabilities
Stability of Demand and Product Line Potential
Financials: Revenues, CF and WC Projections
Management, Process, Service Capabilities
Industry Knowledge, Analysis and Network
Ldr: Execution Skills, Knowledge, Experience
Legal, Risk, Compliance and Supplier Issues
Coherence and Persuasiveness of Business Plan
Environmental, Societal Impact, Additionality
Market Attractiveness, Access and Growth
Validity and Strength of Proposition Assumptions
Clarity of Ambition, Objectives and CSF's
Overall: Mentors Intuitive Perception of Success
Business Model Innovation, FABA, IP, Timing
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Amateurs study the plan. Professionals study the assumptions - Old Military Saw
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See: NVC Workbook: Assumptions Map, Detailed Analysis of
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