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Intrapreneurialism: The Ethnographic Approach to Innovation
Ethnography is a qualitative research approach that seeks to appreciate and describe, at a deep level, the culture and practices of a community or social system. It has traditionally been the domain of anthropologists - the social scientists traditionally...
Opportunity Finder: The highest level of Intrapreneur
As intrapreneurialism starts to become more mainstream in progressive, future-focussed organisations, it helps to have some tools and models by which to understand this trend. I’d like to share one here that identifies different levels of readiness for...
How to be an Intrapreneur in 5 Simple Steps
Want to be an intrapreneur? Try this simple five step process!This simple process experientially develops a host of useful intrapreneurial skills. Problem identification, project planning, advocacy, influence, mitigating risk, business acumen. Good luck....
How a Table Changed a Culture
The opening story in the book Creativity, inc.: Overcoming the unseen forces that stand in the way of true inspiration[1], by Ed Catmull, founder of Pixar, is a cautionary tale of how invisible forces hiding in plain sight, can negatively impact an...
The invisible barrier to innovation in your organisation.
Is FEAR killing innovation in your workplace?One of the greatest invisible barriers to positive change, intrapreneurialism and innovation in organisations is FEAR.Great leaders help people to feel safe as they navigate transitions and disruptive times....
Grow your reputation as an INTRAPRENEUR!
Intrapreneurialism is the FUTURE OF WORK. As a result of the workplace revolution we are experiencing right now, intrapreneurs will become the most in-demand employees. So it makes sense to develop your reputation as an INTRAPRENEUR. We can learn to be...
Develop ‘Dragonfly Vision’
Dragonflies have remarkable eyes! Those eyes can see 360 degrees; perceive colours not visible to other species such as humans; detect the plane of polarized light which knowledge they can use as a compass; and provide acute sensitivity to movement which...
Launch of Intrapreneur Magazine
Intrapreneur Magazine was officially launched last month at the inaugural Australian Intrapreneurs Summit. It is a free quarterly digital publication. Check out the first issue here and subscribe to receive subsequent issues.Subscribe to Intrapreneur...
The new IQ: Intrapreneurial Quotient
Do you know what your IQ is?Traditionally the term IQ refers to a person’s Intelligence Quotient. It was considered a measure of how smart someone was and by extension how likely it was that person would succeed in life.The NEW IQBut I want to announce...
INTRAPRENEURIALISM. An Unstoppable Movement.
On Thursday (14th of March 2019) was the inaugural Australian Intrapreneurs Summit at the Brisbane Convention Centre.IT WAS SOLD OUT!!!The room was absolutely packed to capacity. So wonderful to see the movement of intrapreneurialism gaining traction in...
The Australian Intrapreneurs Summit
Most people who are connected with me are aware that I am hosting the inaugural Australian Intrapreneurs Summit at the Brisbane Convention Centre on the 14th of March 2019. As someone in my network you are invited you to attend this historic event and join...
What kind of innovator are you?
Happy New Year! I hope 2019 is a great year for you. In my last post before Christmas I asked the question – ‘what will you create in 2019?’ This article is about HOW you create depending on what kind of innovator you are. People contribute to innovation...
Podcasts

The INTRApreneur and The Intrapreneurialistic Workplace
Dr Irena Yashin-Shaw with Nina Sunday
In this podcast episode of ‘Manage Self, Lead Others’ Dr Irena Yashin-Shaw speaks with Nina Sunday on, ‘The Intrapreneur: How to foster an Intrapreneurial culture’, https://lnkd.in/g_RvswN
TALKING POINTS:
What is an intrapreneur?
Intrapreneurs ask the difficult questions. They step up and challenge the status quo.
Why the intrapreneurialism movement is important right now
How can an organization foster an intrapreneurial culture?
The importance of giving people permission to experiment, to think differently and use their creativity.
‘Manage Self, Lead Others’ is a #businesspodcast for experienced and aspiring managers who want to stay up to date with latest trends in #leadingteams and #selfleadership
Entrapreneurs are problem solvers who are being recognized as the driving force behind innovation in organizations. Dr. Irena Yashin-Shaw is leading the charge in this new way of working. In this episode, she shares how to be an intrapreneur and how to create a culture that fosters creativity and intrapreneurialism.
On this episode, you’ll hear how Dr Irena Yashin-Shaw transitioned from a high school teacher to become Australia’s leading expert on creativity and innovation. Listen in when she discusses the strategies she uses to facilitate knowledge retention and behaviour change in the workshops.
On this episode, Dr Irena Yashin-Shaw discusses, in BizTalk with Emmanuel, Intrapreneurship. That it’s not new, and is fundamental to the success of any organisation in the world, yet still very little attention has been placed on it.
In this podcast I am in conversation with Henry Rowley from Sideways 6, a London based firm who help organisations harvest the brilliant ideas of their employees.
Some of the topics we cover are:
What does it mean to be an intrapreneur?
Am I an Intrapreneur?
What is intrapreneurialism?
Why is the rise of intrapreneurialism essential to the future of business?
And some quirky stories along the way.
My guest today says, “Intrapreneurs are the future of work, the future of talent AND the future of your organization.”
Joining me today is Dr Irena Yashin-Shaw
Irena has been a thought leader and practitioner in innovation and creativity since before they became the new workplace imperatives. With a PhD in creative problem-solving and a Masters in Adult Education, she is a rare combination of deep academic knowledge, real-world entrepreneurial experience and a dedicated educator on a mission to liberate underutilised talent in workplaces.
Podcast Content
What is an INTRAPRENEUR | 3:00min |
Why INTRAPRENEURS are so valuable to business | 5:50min |
Barriers to INTRAPRENEURSHIP | 8:20min |
Why NOW is the age of the INTRAPRENEUR | 12:00min |
The importance of upskilling and supporting INTRAPRENEURS | 13:22min |
What counts as INNOVATION | 16:00min |
What are the drivers of INTRAPRENEURIALISM | 20:10min |
How being an intrapreneur can prepare you for being anentrepreneur | 23:16min |
About the Australian Intrapreneurs Summit | 32:00min |
Can INTRAPRENEURIAL skills help you get a job | 35:00min |
Why INTRAPRENEURIALISM is so hot right now | 37:39min |
The Future of Work | Intrapreneur | Interview with Dr. Irena Yashin-Shaw
The Future of Work – Dr. Irena Yashin-Shaw reveals how leaders ignite innovation, break bureaucracy and catalyse change, and how creative and enterprising individuals – Intrapreneurs – are transforming their organisations from the inside out.
ABOUT – DR IRENA YASHIN-SHAW
Dr Irena Yashin-Shaw has been a thought leader and practitioner in the fields of innovation and creativity since before they became the new workplace imperatives.
With a PhD in creative problem-solving and a Masters in Adult Education, Dr. Irena is a rare combination of deep academic knowledge, real-world entrepreneurial experience and a dedicated educator who is on a mission to liberate underutilised talent within our workplaces.
In that capacity she works with leaders in both the public and private sector who want a critical mass of high performing, dedicated, energised employees who can help shape the future of the organisation.
Right now she is spearheading the intrapreneurialism movement in Australia by founding and organising the Australian Intrapreneurs Summit and also in her capacity as founder and editor-in-chief of Intrapreneur Magazine which launched in February 2019.
She is currently a member of the advisory board of Griffith University’s Department of Business Strategy and Innovation. Her most recent books are Leading in the Innovation Age (2016) and Intrapreneur: How leaders ignite innovation, break bureaucracy and catalyse change (2019).