Intrapreneurship is a type of entrepreneurship that consists in the practice of employees having the ability to act as business owners, helping, above all, to drive the creation of ideas within organizations, even if indirectly.
The term is an English version of the expression intrapreneur, which means internal entrepreneur, that is, entrepreneurship within the limits of an already established organization. It was first used in 1985 by Gifford Pinchot III.
This practice has become increasingly common within companies and institutions, as it allows professionals to analyze scenarios, create ideas, innovate and seek new opportunities and alternatives so that the organization always has a better operation.
In addition to this benefit for the smooth running of companies, the practice of intrapreneurship is also very positive for employees. Professionals with this profile are always more valued by organizations, precisely because they add value to the work performed. This contributor model is called a intrapreneur.
Characteristics of intrapreneurship
As this is a practice carried out by the company's employees, the characteristics of intrapreneurship somehow reflect on the attitudes of this professional towards the organization.
When the employee is always looking for news for the company, without fear of the risks he may have to generate an idea and share it with his superiors, he always looks for be focused on the continuous improvement of the sector for which you work or even for the organization as a whole, we can say that these are also some of the characteristics of the intrapreneurship.
It is possible to highlight other characteristics that belong to those who practice intrapreneurship, such as:
- Passion for what you do;
- Pay attention to new ideas;
- Creativity and boldness;
- Discovery of new opportunities;
- Persistence and dedication;
- Self confidence;
- Proactivity.
In addition to these characteristics, it is of fundamental importance that the employee who practices intrapreneurship has an entrepreneurial spirit.
See too:
- Meaning of Entrepreneurship
- Meaning of Digital Entrepreneurship
- Meaning of Social Entrepreneurship
