Intrapreneur
As a highly self-motivated, proactive, and action-oriented induvial, it is natural for me to use my leadership skills to think outside of the box and work within the organization I am employed with to think of ways to innovate and improve the services we offer our clients. While it is not always easy to identify intrapreneurs within an organization, I believe it is important for employers to make a concerted effort to recognize intrapreneurs as they often are able to solve problems on their own, and come up with ideas that lead to process improvements. Further, employers who encourage entrepreneurship stand to benefit because it leads to the success of the company as a whole, as keeping these employees can help lead to innovation and growth. Companies that do not recognize and encourage intrapreneurs may lose them to other companies, or they may even end up starting their own business. Studies show that the majority of millennials are embracing the intrapreneurial style of work. Intrapreneurs, like myself, desire meaning creativity, and autonomy within an organization. We want our own projects to develop as we help the companies we work for grow. Finally, while intrapreneurial employees like myself may seem risky to employers, employers should understand that employees like me do not want to revolutionize their system; rather, we want to use our ambition, motivation, and proactive nature to benefit the employer by proffering ideas that could lead to positive innovations in the services provided.
Collaborator
Justice Sonia Sotomayor once emphasized the importance of collaboration by stating "no one succeeds alone. Never walk alone in your future paths." As a naturally social person, I not only welcome the input of others, I seek it. While working with others, I have noticed many benefits from workplace collaboration, and one of the greatest benefits is the increased level of communication a workplace can experience. Communication is the cornerstone of collaboration. When collaboration is integrated into the workplace, everyone feels more comfortable communicating their thoughts, suggestions, and ideas which helps refine the plan discussed. Furthermore, when collaboration is emphasized within the workplace, I have noticed the improved communication blends into how clients are taken care of which strengthens those relationships, and as a result, leads to better client satisfaction. Collaboration also leads to each participant being a little more flexible with their proposed plan. Just thinking of few companies like Blockbuster, Toys R Us, and Myspace, it is easy to realize that flexibility and adaptation are not only beneficial for the team and the client, but also necessary to ensure the survival of the company itself. When people come together with open minds and collaborate, it is almost guaranteed that the united front consisting of differing viewpoints and ideas will result in finding newer and better ways of doing things for everyone involved.
