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Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 14 hours
  • Course by Michigan State University
  • Offered by

About

This course is the first in a series on starting a business. Though new venture creation is the focus of the specialization, this course is important for everyone.To create a successful business it is not only about what you do (technical execution), it is also about how you think. This course provides learners with insights to re-frame their thinking in order to maximize their chances for success. So what can a learner expect to gain from this course? At the end of this course a learner: 1.) will be able to argue effectively against all of the reasons for not starting their business (or reaching some goal); 2.) will be able to operate effectively within the new framework or model for starting a business (or any new endeavor), thus increasing their chances for success; and 3.) will be able to make the initial business startup decisions of what type of business to start, and what type of business owner to be. Having an entrepreneurial mindset is critical to being successful as an entrepreneur. An entrepreneurial mindset stands alone in terms of its importance. No other attribute, personality, inherent entrepreneurial proclivities, training, or demographic profile is common to all successful entrepreneurs whether Warren Buffet, Steve Jobs, or the neighborhood florist or grocer. The course provides learners with an understanding of the attributes and perspectives of an entrepreneurial mindset, and the process to acquire one. We suggest that learners bring an open mind and be willing to thoroughly explore the nascent business ventures they have been carrying with them.The course introduces concepts that enables a person to start a trans-formative process in the way they think generally, and in the way they think about business specifically. This new way of thinking has the potential to positively impact not only them, but their family, and community.

Modules

Overview

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  • Lesson: Specialization Goals & Objectives

Module 2 - Lesson 1

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    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Opening Benchmark

1 Videos

  • Lesson: Course Overview

1 Readings

  • Overview of Course Assignments

Module 2 - Lesson 2

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Mindset Challenge

1 Videos

  • Lesson:What's Yours?

2 Readings

  • Are Entrepreneurs Born or Built
  • Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made

Module 3 - Lesson 1

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    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz One: What's Yours & Why Not

1 Discussions

  • Validity Check

1 Videos

  • Lesson: Why Not? Part I

1 Readings

  • Anyone Can Start a Business

Module 3- Lesson 2

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    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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  • Practice Quiz Two: Why Not?

1 Peer Review

  • 'Clearing the Deck' Challenge

1 Videos

  • Lesson: Why Not? Part II

1 Readings

  • Top Ten Myths of Entrepreneurship

Module 4 - Lesson 1

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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz Three: Why You? Pt1

1 Videos

  • Lesson: Why You? - Part 1

1 Readings

  • Entrepreneur vs. Small Business Owner, Defined

Module 4 - Lesson 2

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    • 1 Readings
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  • Lesson: Why You Part2

1 Readings

  • The E-Myth Revisited Summary - Part 1

Module 5 - Lesson 1

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  • Practice Quiz Four: Why Now?

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  • Lesson: Why Now?

Summative Assessment One

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  • Graded Assessment: What's Yours?, Why Not?, Why You?, Why Now?

Lesson 1 - Overview

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  • Module Overview

Lesson 2 - How to become DRIVEN!

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  • Drive Recap Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Personal Passion Assessment

1 Videos

  • How to become DRIVEN!

Lesson 3 - Power of Industry Knowledge.

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1 Assignment

  • Skill Quiz

1 Videos

  • Power of Industry Knowledge.

Lesson 4 - Calculated Risk

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1 Peer Review

  • Risk Review

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  • Calculated Risk Taking

Module 7 - Lesson 1

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  • Practice Quiz 7: The New Paradigm

1 Videos

  • Lesson : A New Paradigm of Business

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  • What is the New Paradigm of Business?

Module 7 - Lesson 2

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2 Videos

  • The Art of the Process - Part 1
  • The Art of the Process - Part 2

1 Readings

  • The Idea Myth

Module 8 - Lesson 1

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    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Lesson: Leaving the Door Open

2 Readings

  • Where Do Good Ideas Come From
  • Entrepreneurial Opportunity: Is It an Illussion

Module 9 - Lesson 1

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    • 1 Assignment
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  • Practice Quiz 8: Process & Opportunity Principles

2 Videos

  • Lesson: Resign to Design - Part 1
  • Lesson: Resign to Design - Part 2

Module 9 - Lesson 2

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    • 2 Readings
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  • Lesson:Lean Changes Everything - Part 1
  • Lesson:Lean Changes Everything - Part 2

2 Readings

  • What is a Startup? First Principles
  • E-Myth Revisted Summary-Part Two

Summative Assessment Two

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  • Quiz: The New Business Paradigm & Principles

Auto Summary

"Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success" is a foundational course in Business & Management by Coursera, designed to help learners reframe their thinking for business success. Over 840 minutes, the course covers how to argue against reasons for not starting a business, effectively operate within a new business framework, and make initial startup decisions. Ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs, it emphasizes the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset. Subscription options include Starter, Professional, and Paid. The course is taught by an experienced instructor and aims to transform both personal and professional thinking.

Forrest S. Carter
Instructors

Forrest S. Carter

Ken Szymusiak
Instructors

Ken Szymusiak

David Wheeler
Instructors

David Wheeler