Lesson 12 (August 29, 2013, Thursday) Question 2 of 2

What would be the result of an Innovator-Innovator partnership?  Why?

Lesson 12 (August 29, 2013, Thursday) Question 1 of 2

What would be the outcome of a Specialist-Innovator partnership?  Why?

Lesson 11 (August 28, 2013, Wednesday) Question 2 of 2

What would be the outcome of an Opportunist-Innovator partnership?  Why?

Lesson 11 (August 28, 2013, Wednesday) Question 1 of 2

In any partnership between a Builder and the other BOSI DNAs, what is the one common characteristic among them?  Why?

Lesson 10 (August 26, 2013, Monday) Question 1 of 1

Do you think it is a good idea for the Innovator entrepreneur to cut deal with dealers/distributors/resellers with the hope that they will do the marketing and selling for them? If so, why? If not, why?

Lesson 9 (August 22, 2013, Thursday)

Does an innovator entrepreneur require an annual sabbatical scheduled into his or her calendar each year?  If yes, why?  If not, why?

Lesson 8A (August 21, 2013, Wednesday) Statement 6

I'd rather be the slow and steady tortoise in the race rather than the fast moving, risk-taking hare. 

Lesson 8A (August 21, 2013, Wednesday) Statement 5

Referrals are my preferred source of new business.

Lesson 8A (August 21, 2013, Wednesday) Statement 4

I end up spending too much time working in my business rather than on my business.

Lesson 8A (August 21, 2013, Wednesday) Statement 3

I find it easy to hire and manage operational staff (administrative, finance, etc).  However, high-end sales and marketing people are a whole other story.

Lesson 8A (August 21, 2013, Wednesday) Statement 2

I am quite analytical when it comes to making decisions.

Lesson 8A (August 21, 2013, Wednesday) Statement 1

My number one goal in business is to earn a healthy six-figure income from my business for 20+ years.

Lesson 8 (August 19, 2013, Monday)

"If business growth and expansion is the next step in the vision, chances are the Specialist will kick in and find 50 reasons why now is not the time to grow."  Discuss the possible reasons for this attitude and how the Specialist can overcome this.

Lesson 7 (August 19, 2013, Monday)

Discuss some of the things that Specialists DNA entrepreneurs are bred to do and they do it well.

Lesson 6 (August 15, 2013, Thursday) - Question

“Work is a necessary evil in the world of the Opportunist. It is simply a means to an end.” 

Discuss this statement and give reasons for your views.

Lesson 5 (August 15, 2013, Thursday) - Question

“By nature, Opportunists tend to partner with other Opportunists.” 

Do you agree with this statement? If yes, why? And if not, why?

Lesson 4A (August 14, 2013, Wednesday) Statement 12

I find it hard to take vacations.

Lesson 4A (August 14, 2013, Wednesday) Statement 11

Building businesses from the ground up is fun and easy for me.

Lesson 4A (August 14, 2013, Wednesday) Statement 10

I have a hard time slowing down to answer silly questions or deal with emotional people.

Lesson 4A (August 14, 2013, Wednesday) Statement 9

I find it quite easy to raise money, sell to customers and recruit employees into my business.

Lesson 4A (August 14, 2013, Wednesday) Statement 8

It is lonely at the top.  I find it hard to find close business and life connections.

Lesson 4A (August 14, 2013, Wednesday) Statement 7

I wish people would have more of an ownership mind-set in this business.  They could achieve so much more if they just gave this business their true focus and passion.

Lesson 4A (August 14, 2013, Wednesday) Statement 6

I can motivate people around me to do things they wouldn't normally do.

Lesson 4A (August 14, 2013, Wednesday) Statement 5

I am 24/7 when it comes to my business.

Lesson 4A (August 14, 2013, Wednesday) Statement 4

People often call me a "great salesperson."

Lesson 4A (August 14, 2013, Wednesday) Statement 3

I have this weird ability to get people to work extra hours and give up weekends without even having to ask for it.  It is like having the ability to do Jedi mind tricks.

Lesson 4A (August 14, 2013, Wednesday) Statement 2

If you gave me a challenged business and a few hours or days to dig into it, I can "paper napkin" a solution and turn it around in no time at all.

Lesson 4A (August 14, 2013, Wednesday) Statement 1

I am an entrepreneur because building a business is what I do and have always done.  I have done it with great success.

Lesson 4 (Aug 12, 2013, Monday) - Question 5

Is it possible for Builder DNA to help people to perform to their extremely high expectations? If not, why? If so, why and what are the possible solutions that Builder DNA can adopt to achieve this?

Lesson 4 (Aug 12, 2013, Monday) - Question 4

What are possible solutions that the Builder DNA can adopt to prevent herself or himself from micro-managing?

Lesson 4 (Aug 12, 2013, Monday) - Question 3

How can a Builder DNA overcome the difficulty of asking for help?

Lesson 4 (Aug 12, 2013, Monday) - Question 2

What are possible solutions that the Builder DNA can adopt to ensure a successful work-life balance while maintaining successful home and business relationships?

Lesson 4 (Aug 12, 2013, Monday) - Question 1

Discuss ways on how Builder DNA can overcome their predisposition to control and manipulate others?

Lesson 3 (Thursday, August 8, 2013) - Group Discussion

1. Can Builders (especially those with high Builder DNA) survive in the same business venture with other high Builder DNA business owners? If so, why? If not, why?
2. If High Builder DNA do buy into franchises, which stage will they be actively involved in the venture and why?

Please state the names of your group members before commenting on the above questions. Thanks

 

Homework from Wednesday August 7

Due Thursday August 8.  This will take about one hour to complete.

Lesson 2 (Wed, August 7, 2013): Video Observations

Step 1: Please start your comments by writing your name and your BOSI Entrepreneurial DNA (eDNA) profile "X"Y".
Step 2: Please share your thoughts on the four sessions, specific to your eDNA profile.

Homework from Monday August 5

Due Wednesday August 7

TALENT APAC @LOGOS - Lesson 1 Group Discussion Questions

1. Why is entrepreneurship broken?
2. What is the local entrepreneurship scene?
3. Are all entrepreneurs the same? If so, why? If not, why?
4. Is there an entrepreneur in all of us? If so, why? If not, why?
   
   Please list the names of your group members in the post before writing down your discussions over the above 4 questions. Thanks!
   
   

TALENT APAC @LOGOS - Entrepreneurship Course Year 2013/14 Semester 1