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Corporate Innovation - Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile (EMP)

As today’s business world demands that companies pursue growth, corporate leaders (and the teams they lead) have to make the most of their entrepreneurial capacity in order to thrive.

A recent Deloitte study found that organizations identified as “entrepreneurial” were succeeding at a much faster pace in the market with significantly increased capital investment, higher profit margins, and greater productivity among other indicators.  In other words, thinking with an “entrepreneurial mindset” not only drives change, but it can blaze new trails.

Since individuals at all levels and in different types of settings can take the EMP, the opportunities for improvement are limitless.  Below are the primary ways the EMP can benefit corporate leaders.

Individual Development

The development of individual employees, whether it be sole contributors or the CEO, is an important factor in any organization.  Individuals at all levels can take the EMP to target entrepreneurial strengths as well as specific opportunities for development.  The EMP Feedback Report compares an individual’s scores on 14 scales to two norm groups:  entrepreneurs and corporate managers.  Accompanying each feedback report is the EMP Development Guide which helps employees synthesize their results and plan a course of action.

Team Development

The composite information from an EMP Group Report can be used in various ways to help a team move forward.  Depending on the context and function of a team (sales, operations, finance, etc.), different scales of the EMP will vary in importance, but the data from the group feedback report provides direction for the future.  Looking at the “entrepreneurial makeup” of the team as a whole shows the range of where critical skills are strong and where they are missing.  Team discussions about the results can enhance existing strengths, target areas for growth and guide team endeavors in the future.

Benchmarking

With the EMP, companies of all sizes and shapes can benefit from participating in an efficient and cost-effective benchmarking process that focuses on developing innovation, creativity and growth leadership.  Having a baseline assessment of an individual or group’s entrepreneurial capacity allows for clear indicators of change or improvement over time and provides a framework for transformation.

Menno Olgers, Relationship Manager, Aegon Global Technology
Menno Olgers, Relationship Manager, Aegon Global Technology
The Hague, The Netherlands

It doesn't happen often that you encounter an assessment tool that provides instantaneous clarity and understanding. The EMP gave me clear insight into my entrepreneurial strengths and answered questions I’ve struggled with for years. It not only inspired me to understand my unique gifts and opportunities, but it also unlocked possibilities I’d never dreamed of. Since reflecting on my results, I have started to focus on my strengths, and this has allowed me to be more successful in those areas where my company needs me most, and maybe more importantly, in the areas where I'm most comfortable. It has been the classic win-win situation.

David Osterweil
David Osterweil, Founder & CEO Fitlife Foods,
St. Petersburg, Florida, USA

We recently went through an Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile (EMP) workshop with Jennifer Hall and the team from the Leadership Development Institute. My team now has a vision about where their individual unique skills lie and what they need to focus on to maximize both their happiness and success in their roles. As the leader of the organization, having LDI aggregate the team provided a great perspective into how our team works and the essential factors that we as leaders must focus on to achieve optimal results. It was a breakthrough day!