Next Generation Entrepreneurs

Introduction - Success Factor Modeling A Changing World Meeting the Challenges of Change Modeling Success Factor ModelingTM Basic Steps of the Success Factor Modeling Process Chapter 1 - From Vision to Action: Key Levels of Success Factors Summary of Success Factors Critical Success Factors Questionnaire The Allegory of the Six Stone-Workers Holons and Holarchies Ego and Soul Vision, Mission, Ambition and Role The Example of the "Miracle on the Hudson" Aligning Ego and Soul Exercise: The COACH State - Integrating Ego and Soul into a "Holon" Ego, Soul and Organizations Defining Vision, Mission, Ambition and Role Exploring Your Own Vision, Mission, Ambition and Role Ego and Soul Worksheet for Individuals Reflections and Conclusion Chapter 2 - Next Generation Entrepreneurship and the SFM Circle of Success(TM) The Silicon Valley Phenomenon Entrepreneurship A New Generation of Entrepreneurs The "Three Jewels" of Zentrepreneurship Five Keys to "Creating a World to Which People Want to Belong" Modeling Next Generation Entrepreneurs The SFM Circle of SuccessTM The SFM Circle of Success and the Five Keys to Creating a World to Which People Want to Belong Integrating Passion, Vision, Mission, Ambition and Role with the SFM Circle of Success Self and Identity Customers and Market Team Members and Employees Stakeholders and Investors Partners and Alliances The Influence of Context and the "Field of Innovation" on the Circle of Success The Law of Requisite Variety and the Field of Innovation Success Factor Case Example: Powerset's Barney Pell Success Factor Case Example: IBM's Samuel Palmisano Conclusion: Starting Your Own Circle of Success Chapter 3-Becoming a Success What is Success? Win-Win Results Success and "Self" The "Spirit" of Prosperity Being True to Yourself and Your Dreams Taking Risks and Facing Failure Famous Failures Perceiving Failures as Feedback Finding Support and Sponsorship Gathering Your Allies Dealing with Uncertainty and Getting "Lucky" The Importance of Preparation and Practice Cultivating Your "Luck Factor" Success Factor Case Example: Tidal Wave Technologies' Mark Fitzpatrick Mark Fitzpatrick's Circle of Success Success Factor Case Example: Cindana Turkatte The Role of Women as Entrepreneurs Reflections on the Success Factor Case Examples Knowing Yourself Identity Level Elicitation Process Expressing and Anchoring Your Passion Exploring the Center of Your Circle of Success Through the Identity Matrix Generative Complementarities Transforming Polarities into Generative Complementarities The Identity Assessment Template Chapter Summary Chapter 4 - Creating the Future The Journey of Identity Entrepreneurial Vision Identifying Potential Customers and Their Needs Generative Vision Exercise Creativity Catalysts "More of/Less of" Chart Formulating a Vision Statement Connecting Your Vision with Your Charisma Communicating Your Vision with Authentic Charisma Clarifying the Mission of Your Venture or Team Identifying Potential Team Members Communicating Your Mission Mission Statement Worksheet Ambition, Vision and Motivation Setting Your Ambitions Ambition, Passion and the Identity Matrix Role Models, Competitors and Advisors Identifying Potential Stakeholders Assessing Motivation Worksheet Establishing the Role of Your Project or Venture Identifying Potential Partners Exploring Win-Win Partnerships Vision and Ambition Worksheet for New Ventures and Projects Enriching Your Circle of Success Examples of Defining a Generative Circle of Success Success Factor Case Example: Apple's Steve Jobs Chapter Summary Conclusion - Making Your "Elevator Pitch" What is an Elevator Pitch? Preparing Your Pitch Example of Pitch Preparation for the "Generative Venture Community Presenting With Passion Next Steps