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Babson Academy
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Format: Babson On-Demand™
In a world defined by rapid change and uncertainty, developing an entrepreneurial mindset is no longer just for founders—it’s essential for anyone looking to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and create meaningful impact. This self-directed course explores entrepreneurship not simply as a process, but as a method, one rooted in action, adaptability, and continuous learning.
You will dive into the mental frameworks that shape entrepreneurial thinking, from starting with the resources at hand to embracing risk in manageable ways. Learn how to shift from prediction to creation, taking small, smart steps that lead to real-world insight. Along the way, you will uncover how entrepreneurs think differently because of how they engage with challenges, setbacks, and uncertainty.
Grounded in Babson’s Entrepreneurial Thought & Action® (ET&A™) methodology, this course equips you to act sooner, learn through experimentation, and make progress even without all the answers. You will explore how to foster entrepreneurial self-efficacy, manage risk through affordable loss, and engage others to bring ideas to life.
- Understand entrepreneurship not just a business venture but as a method rooted in action, experimentation, and adaptability
- Explore the mental frameworks and mindset traits that drive entrepreneurial thinking, including resilience, curiosity, and risk tolerance
- Build entrepreneurial self-efficacy and confidence in your ability to navigate uncertainty and take initiative
- Apply Babson’s Entrepreneurial Thought & Action® (ET&A™) methodology to take meaningful action, even without complete information
- Gain practical tools to drive innovation and lead change, whether you’re launching a startup or transforming your organization from within
- Aspiring entrepreneurs with a new venture entrepreneurship idea
- Entrepreneurs who want to take their business to the next level
- Executives looking to grow their entrepreneurial mindset to innovate in their current role
- Professionals looking to expand their skill set across industries and functionalities
- Recognition and Credentialing: A digital badge that serves as verifiable proof of learning and achievement, which can be displayed on platforms such as LinkedIn and included on your resume and portfolio
- Course Content and Learning Outcomes: You gain industry-relevant knowledge, practical skills, and frameworks designed for professionals seeking career advancement or specialization
- Flexibility: Our self-paced digital courses allow flexibility for busy executives and professionals
- Expert Instruction: Experienced faculty, industry leaders, and professionals with real-world expertise teach our courses
- Networking Opportunities: You gain access to a network of peers, alumni, and industry professionals.
- Assessments and Engagement: To earn a credential for completing this course, you must complete assignments, quizzes, case studies, and/or interactive projects
Upon completion of this course you will earn a digital badge.
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Course Leaders
Heidi Neck
Jeffry Timmons Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies and Academic Director of the Babson Academy
Professor Heidi Neck is at the forefront of shaping the future of entrepreneurship education. She leads programs that train faculty worldwide to teach entrepreneurship through practice-based, experiential methods, including Babson’s Symposia for Entrepreneurship Educators and the Babson Collaborative. Neck has authored six books and over 45 academic works, including the widely used textbook Entrepreneurship: The Practice & Mindset. She has received multiple national awards for her contributions to entrepreneurship education.
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