DE Video 1: Introduction to Disciplined Entrepreneurship

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Learning Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• Recall the goals and objectives for this course.
• Identify what entrepreneurship looks like in today’s world of constant change and innovation.
• Understand the skillsets involved in entrepreneurship and that each of these skills can be taught.
• Explain what it means to have an antifragile mindset and grit and that these are skills that can be learned and developed.
• Explain why we need more entrepreneurs creating the jobs of the future.
• Identify how strong or weak they are in having the two essential skills of an entrepreneur: antifragile mindset and grit.

Practical Assignment

Reflect on what it means to have an antifragile mindset and grit. Conduct an initial self-assessment to determine where you are weak and strong relative to these two skills. Create a plan on what you will do in order to further learn and develop these essential skills. 

TAKE A FREE GRIT SELF-ASSESSMENT

Grading Rubric

1. No initial self-assessment has been conducted.
2. An initial self-assessment has been conducted, but strengths and weaknesses relative to these two skills has not been identified.
3. An initial self-assessment has been conducted, strengths and weaknesses relative to these two skills has been identified, but no plan for developing skills has been created.
4. A plan is being created for developing these skills.
5. A plan has been created and implemented for developing these skills.