12.3 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship
2 min read•july 18, 2024
and drive growth in big companies. They involve creating , products, or processes to boost profits and stay competitive. Think Google's Alphabet or Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works.
These practices help companies adapt to market changes and attract top talent. Success factors include supportive leadership, risk-friendly culture, and . Strategies like teams, startup partnerships, and flexible structures can make a big difference.
Corporate Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship
Corporate entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship
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Corporate entrepreneurship involves entrepreneurial activities within established organizations such as creating new business ventures, products, services, or processes to enhance , , and (Google's Alphabet Inc.)
Intrapreneurship refers to the entrepreneurial behavior exhibited by employees within an organization, which involves proactively identifying and pursuing innovative opportunities that contribute to organizational renewal and growth (Skunk Works at Lockheed Martin)
Corporate entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship are important in established organizations as they enable organizations to adapt to changing market conditions, foster innovation and competitiveness, help diversify and expand business portfolios, and attract and retain talented, entrepreneurial employees
Factors in corporate entrepreneurial activities
Factors that foster entrepreneurial activities include and commitment, an organizational culture that encourages risk-taking and innovation (Google's 20% time policy), autonomy and empowerment for employees to pursue new ideas, availability of resources (financial, human, and technological), and reward systems that recognize and incentivize entrepreneurial efforts (bonuses, promotions)
Factors that hinder entrepreneurial activities include bureaucratic and hierarchical organizational structures, a risk-averse organizational culture, lack of top management support, limited resources allocated to entrepreneurial initiatives, and inadequate rewards or recognition for entrepreneurial efforts
Strategies for corporate entrepreneurship success
Strategies that support corporate entrepreneurship include:
Establishing or teams (Apple's Advanced Technology Group)
Collaborating with external partners such as startups and universities (Procter & Gamble's Connect + Develop program)
Implementing idea generation and evaluation processes
Providing for intrapreneurs
Allocating resources specifically for entrepreneurial projects
Structures that support corporate entrepreneurship include with minimal hierarchy, that foster collaboration and knowledge sharing (Spotify's squad model), authority, flexible and adaptable organizational processes, and separate business units for new ventures (Amazon's separate retail and cloud computing divisions)
Impact of corporate entrepreneurship
Corporate entrepreneurship impacts organizational growth by enabling entry into new markets and industries, increasing through new products and services (Apple's iPhone), and enhancing and profitability
It enhances competitiveness by helping organizations stay ahead of industry trends and disruptions, enabling faster response to changing customer needs and preferences, and differentiating the organization from competitors (Netflix's transition from DVD rentals to streaming)
Corporate entrepreneurship fosters innovation by creating a culture of and , encouraging employees to generate and implement novel ideas, leading to the development of , services, and processes (3M's Post-it Notes), and enhancing the organization's ability to adapt to technological advancements