A Manager's Guide to Unleashing the Intrapreneur

by Debbie Wooldridge

Millennials desire to be autonomous, be creative, and live meaningful lives. But because current company landscapes impede on that, their career is driven elsewhere, to companies that support their priorities. Companies that welcome and provide Millennials intrapreneurial opportunities entice employees to stay and help the company move forward. Millennials will dedicate futures to companies that stake their confidence in and allocate resources to them. The future of corporate America belongs to the individuals and the companies that embrace the idea of the intrapreneur.

This book is about helping managers establish and promote intrapreneurship in their organization to help them generate new business growth, support and sustain innovation, as well as accelerate and manage change as the workplace transforms to adapt to address the needs and desires of Millennial employees. This book provides examples of real companies that have already successfully implemented the practices discussed in the book. These companies share their experiences and successful outcomes that have resulted by implementing Millennial friendly practices.

Genres: Business, Leadership

145 pages, Paperback

Published October 26, 2017

Reviews

[Emanuel Vass · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is critical that companies invest in having an intrapreneurial culture or else they risk being unable to retain millennial employees and losing out financially. Companies rely on innovation, and millennials are clambering to provide just that. With successful innovation, companies can move past their competitors who may lack millennials and new viewpoints. In order to succeed, you should be creating an innovative intent, an inspiring workplace and a diverse team. Encouraging employees to feed their passions with side innovations is an extremely effective tactic – it fosters personal growth and increases enthusiasm and feelings of fulfillment at work.

[Susanb · Rating 3 out of 5]

How to deal with millennial employees. Quite interesting, but not my cup of tea since I just retired, so I only skimmed the book.

The stories and hints were very surprising to me and I almost want to go talk to some mangers and see if this is true. Like the story that millennials prefer bosses that almost hover, since that is the kind of parenting they are used to. I am a baby-boomer and wanted the exact opposite!

If you are having trouble with your millennial employees, the hints in this books will be well worth the price.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Debbie Wooldridge has created an invaluable tool in this unique business book geared at company managers working with Millennials. Specific tips and strategies for identifying and supporting intrapraneurs are helpful and clearly communicated, and a holistic approach to improving quality of work and company culture is elegantly conveyed in a fast read that any mangement staff can easily process and implement.

[Maxwell Lopez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Debbie Wooldridge's writing makes you want to stand up and start implementing the tools she prepares for you throughout the book. As a millennial I could relate to the way that she was explaining my attitudes toward the work/life balance, and, I feel, will better prepare me to manage peers in the future. A must read for anyone wanting to create successful work cultures today.

[Melinda M · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Manager's Guide to Unleashing the Intrapreneur by Debbie Wooldridge is an interesting read on how a manager can identify and support those who are intrapeneur for the company's benefit. Debbie Wooldridge gives specific tips and strategies to help a manager improve things. It is well written and easy to follow.

I received a copy thru a Goodreads Giveaway.

[Marissa DeCuir · Rating 5 out of 5]

An essential read!

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won a copy of this book.

Basically, how to deal with Millennials in the workforce. Good and interesting stories.