Module 1: What is Social Intrapreneurship and How Does it Work? 

In this introduction section, you will develop a foundational understanding of social intrapreneurship and how it is derivative of entrepreneurship. Additionally, you will understand the critical role business plays in solving some of society’s most important and complex problems, and how employees of organizations can not only participate in the solution, but flourish while doing so.

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Once you've completed each learning module's video lecture and supplemental activities, click 'Complete and Continue' in the upper right corner. This is how you advance through the workshop and ultimately receive your Certificate of Completion at the end.

5 Key Takeaways Quiz (Optional):

Module 1 Exercise - Discovering "Playful Purpose"

After completing the video lecture above, write 1-2 paragraph responses to the question prompts below. Responses can be handwritten or typed. Written responses are optional and for your use only; however, they're heavily encouraged to help you generate ideas and take action towards becoming a social intrapreneur.

Question Prompts

1. What are my strengths and passions? What do I enjoy doing and what comes naturally to me?
2. What problems or issues in the world do I care about? What causes resonate with me and why?
3. How can I use my strengths and passions to address the problems or issues that I care about?
4. What resources or support do I need to make a positive impact in the world? How can I acquire these resources or support through my employer?
5. What are the potential challenges that I might face in pursuing my goals? How can I overcome these obstacles?
   

References and Additional Resources

References:

Kickul, Jill, and Thomas Lyons. Understanding Social Entrepreneurship. 3rd ed., Routledge, 20 Apr. 2020.

Goler, Lori, et al. “The 3 Things Employees Really Want: Career, Community, Cause.” Harvard Business Review, 20 Feb. 2018.

Additional Resources:

The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle

Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink

My Little Ikigai Journal by Amanda Kudo