1. Evaluate common myths about entrepreneurship

1.a. Identify common myths about entrepreneurship
1.b. Determine the origins of entrepreneurial myths
1.c. Debunk common myths about entrepreneurship

2. Identify characteristics of successful business leaders

2.a. Define entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs
2.b. Define intrapreneurship and intrapreneurs
2.c. Distinguish between small business owners and entrepreneurs
2.d. Distinguish between social entrepreneurs and serial entrepreneurs
2.e. Describe general entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial traits
2.f. Examine entrepreneurs and their companies
2.g. Identify entrepreneurial trends

3. Identify the need for innovation in business

3.a. Examine the role of entrepreneurship in the economy
3.b. Examine the impact of intrapreneurs on companies
3.c. Understand the importance of innovation in the economy

4. Explore the mindset associated with business success

4.a. Determine the failure rate of entrepreneurial ventures
4.b. Examine how entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs deal with failure
4.c. Discover the types of risks that entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs take
4.d. Analyze how stress impacts an entrepreneur and intrapreneurs
4.e. Identify how ego can impact entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs
4.f. Identify ethical issues that will impact entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs
4.g. Identify corporate obstacles for intrapreneurs

5. Compare business planning strategies

5.a. Compare and contrast different business planning strategies
5.b. Examine the components of the business model canvas
5.c. Analyze the effectiveness of traditional business plans versus modern planning tools
5.d. Evaluate how various strategies address risk and uncertainty

6. Explore the components of successful business planning strategies

6.a. Identify essential elements necessary for comprehensive business planning
6.b. Analyze the importance of understanding target markets and customer segments
6.c. Evaluate financial considerations and forecasting techniques in business planning
6.d. Determine the strategic goals and objectives essential for guiding business operations
6.e. Assess operational planning methodologies and their impact on business execution
6.f. Compare different planning frameworks and their effectiveness in facilitating business success
6.g. Assess the adaptability of different planning strategies to changing market conditions

7. Critique business planning strategies using an innovative mindset

7.a. Apply creative thinking techniques to evaluate and improve business planning strategies
7.b. Generate innovative approaches to tackle common business planning obstacles
7.c. Explore alternative methodologies for developing comprehensive business plans
7.d. Collaborate with peers to brainstorm and refine inventive business planning strategies
7.e. Present compelling arguments advocating for the adoption of innovative business planning approaches

8. Develop business success strategies

8.a. Define key elements of successful business strategies
8.b. Examine the experiences of successful business leaders
8.c. Compare strategy development frameworks for effectiveness
8.d. Elaborate on the importance of knowledge
8.e. Explain the importance of personal brand
8.f. Articulate the importance of community
8.g. Defend the importance of persistence

9. Compare innovative business leader mindsets

9.a. Describe an innovative mindset
9.b. Draw conclusions regarding your innovative mindset
9.c. Determine action steps to improve your innovative mindset