intrapreneur

Vocabulary Word

Definition

An 'intrapreneur' is an employee who takes on duties similar to an entrepreneur within their company. They're innovative and can turn their ideas into profitable products or services for the company.

Examples in Different Contexts

Think of an intrapreneur as a gardener in a big garden; they have their own space to plant seeds and grow plants, but they’re still part of a larger garden.

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

The technology industry moves at a high speed. We need team members who can think outside the box and bring new solutions to the table.

Response:

I think I can play an intrapreneurial role here, introducing innovative tech solutions to improve operations.

Creative

Scenario:

We need to keep our creative edge in this competitive market. Some fresh, bold approaches from within could steer us in the right direction.

Response:

As the team leader, I feel it's my responsibility to be the intrapreneur we need, creating bold and innovative designs.