Entrepreneurship, Second Edition

6.9. YOUR OPPORTUNITY JOURNAL

Reflection Point

Your Thoughts ...

What are your three strongest attributes? Talk to a close mentor and ask what he or she sees as your strengths. Do these match the attributes you identified above? What skills do you need to develop prior to launch? What skills can you develop during the launch and early stages of your company? Create a plan to develop those skills. Create an organization chart for your venture. Show positions to be filled immediately and those to be filled later (along with the dates of filling those positions). Create a staffing plan based on your organization chart. Think about the types of employees you'd like to hire. What kind of values are you looking for? Remember, this is the point at which you create your company's culture.