Skýrsla um gagnasöfnun Viðauki 5 – Niðurstöður frá Art Square Lab, Lúxemborg
Outcomes from the group discussions with companies, Art Square Lab Validity of the results We managed to bring together new entrepreneurs as well as mature entrepreneurs from bigger companies as well as the intrapreneurs in corporations like bank. We reached out to them by personal contacts knowing that they might bring a valuable input to the conversation.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Skills for entrepreneurs – existing and needed ●
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participants shared that they are more easily learned than soft ones. Some might vary depending on the activity, as for instance communication skills might be more important in a selling activity than an IT one, which involve less contact with customers.
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The skills might also vary if the entrepreneur is new to it or experienced. For some participants it is important to have basic knowledge of various fields as accounting, finance, tax law, and marketing, considering that numerous entrepreneurs create a one or two people company. In some participants’ point of view organizational skills are needed, notably to acquire some self-discipline, as methodologies and concrete tools to reduce the risk of failure (business canvas, lean methodology…). Negotiation skills have also been mentioned as communication skills, the ability to sell oneself, be one’s enterprise ambassador and to build your ecosystem, to connect with peers through social media (Instagram story for instance) etc. Having knowledge of existing IT as developing a technological watch, and being able to combine this knowledge with creativity is perceived as important as well.
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attitude and mind-set were discussed extensively. Intrapreneurship is very important, as entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial mind-set may express itself as an entrepreneur or as an employee, part of a company. An attitude toward failing is important, to not fear it too much, rather accept it as a part of the process and that it brings meaningful information in order to move forward.
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