Enterprising thinking

Learn to think like an entrepreneur and spot opportunities, create innovative ideas, take risks and network effectively.

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Key course information

Date
28/04/12

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 17:30

Fees
Full fee: £47
Senior fee: £32
Concession: £17

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
PG647

Availability
Available
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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

Still got questions?

counselling@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2530

Course outline

What is the course about?

This one day workshop covers the attitudes and mindset you need to adopt to think in an enterprising way.

What topics will we cover?

We will learn and practise a range of techniques to develop enterprising thinking. We will look at different case studies of how entrepreneurs have used these skills in their businesses and everyday lives and the difference that these have made.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Identify some of the characteristics of entrepreneurs, particularly how they think and approach problems
Start to be able to find opportunities in problems
Know how to network effectively
Understand the role of intuition in making decisions
Understand how to respond to failure
.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course is at an introductory level and so you do not need any prior knowledge, but you do need to be open-minded and have a willingness to try things out. Please note this is not a course about business skills or how to start a business but instead is focussed on how to think in an enterprising way.

To benefit from this course you need to have a good level of spoken English. If you are unsure, please see an advisor.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The course is highly participative and interactive and will involve lots of exercises in pairs and small groups as well as class discussions. You will be encouraged to think outside your normal parameters of thinking and to be more ambitious with your ideas.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

There will be no additional costs. The course fee will cover a number of specially-produced handouts.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. You can expect your tutor to give you feedback both individually and through group discussion. At the end of the course you will be given the opportunity to complete a record of your achievements which will be verified by your tutor.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses. You will be asked to complete a course evaluation form at the end of the course. Your views are essential to planning future courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

We recommend Creativity and Lateral Thinking as a course that complements this. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open daily 11-7 Monday to Friday and Saturday from 10-2 during term time.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2530

counselling@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in course advice (term-time only) Tuesdays 13.30 - 14.30 (please ask at the Department Enquiry Desk).

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Tel: 020 7492 2530

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Drop-in course advice (term-time only) Tuesdays 13.30 - 14.30 (please ask at the Department Enquiry Desk).

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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