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THE ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2022
Yas Marina – 18th - 20th November 2022
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Enjoy 3 nights at the 5* Battuta Gate Hotel
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
IS ENTREPRENEURSHIP SOMETHING THAT CAN BE TAUGHT?
£1699pp (based on occupancy,double subject to change)
JENNY CROSS CEO Cross Productions
In my opinion, much of the success of entrepreneurs is attributed to innate personality traits. But the fact is, entrepreneurship is being taught. Whether formally or informally these lessons are being taught every day. I believe the lessons come from many places, mentors, peers, books and methodologies from entrepreneurs, along with more formal programs. However, education, no matter how experiential, can never replace the real-world lessons of entrepreneurship.
Over the past decade, technology has changed beyond recognition and we are seeing entrepreneurialism traits in a much younger and wider audience. From mindset to matter, there is no denying technology has helped shape the way a younger mind works which favours entrepreneurial mindsets.
Over the past five years in particular , the demand for and interest in entrepreneurship education has only grown. We are seeing universities across the globe establish whole divisions, programmes and dedicated space to meet the demand of their entrepreneurial students.
Entrepreneurship is an art, not a science. It is a set of traits that is perfected with time through learning and experience so yes we can teach this and yes we can stimulate situations to open up the mind and so we learn.
I read an article with Forbes that discussed where entrepreneurs can go to learn and their stance highlighted the fact that many MBA programs have excellent entrepreneurship programs but on-the-ground, you can learn from mentors, competitors and even employees. Outside of work, you can acquire skills and knowledge from books and videos — even from just walking down the street. You can learn and be taught, and you can teach entrepreneurship. This is the “Growth Mentality.”
A big topic and one I could discuss for hours. In summary, I believe, yes, it can be taught. However, there are certain traits that make it much more natural to some.
