OWN THE BUSINESS YOU ARE IN!   Intrapreneurship strategies to take charge of your destiny, transform your career, and create power from within.

PanelistWork Experience

33 years in multiple domains/industries• Manufacturing/Fabrication• Program Management• Supplier Management and Procurement • Maintenance and Modification Centers • Company-level Initiative Leader• Learning, Training and Development

Education• Doctoral Program in Management,

in-progress, Webster University• MBA in Business Management, Webster

University • BS in Industrial Administration, New Jersey

Institute of Technology

Norma ClaytonVice President Learning, Training and Development The Boeing Company

Panelist

Theodore JohnsonDirector Information TechnologyExelon Corporation

Work Experience

25 years in multiple domains/industries• IT Management and IT Strategy• Wireless Technologies • Application Development • Manufacturing and Retail• Supply Chain and Procurement • Electric and Gas Utilities

Education• MBA concentration in Finance, DePaul

University • BS in MIS, Illinois State University

Panelist

Terrence HeadDirector

Productization

BAE Systems, Inc.

Work Experience

15 years Department of Defense & Intelligence• Productization• IT Strategy Development• Mergers & Acquisitions• Program/Project Management• Enterprise Architecture• System Integration• Systems Engineering

Education• MBA in Global Economics, University of Maryland

UC• MS Technology Management/Project Management,

University of Maryland UC• BS Electrical Engineering, South Carolina State

University

What is Intrapreneurship?

Behaving like an entrepreneur while working within a large organization

Strategic Partner

Skilled

Value Creator

Why is Intrapreneurialship Important Now?• Jobs• Globalization• Technology• Engagement• Shifting demographics• Higher demand for performance, problem-

solving, innovation and relationship management

• Pace of business

Characteristics of an Intrapreneur

• Self starter• Highly motivated• Creative• Intellectually curious• Risk taker• Problem solver• Inspiring• Confident• Outstanding communicator

Harriet Opoku, Boeing Materials Process and Physics Engineer, C-17 Program

Become an Innovative Force

• Look at problems differently than others• Accept challenges others shy away from• Help your organization look progressive• Obtain a sponsor that values innovation• Align to sponsor’s strategic direction• Turn ideas into actionable plans• Think…”What can I do new tomorrow?”• Lead/support ideation initiatives

Dana Bolton, Senior Manager IT, Utility Client Services, Exelon Corporation

Can Intrapreneurship be Taught?

YES!

1. Know yourself

2. Be strategic about your career

3. Build your personal brand

4. Stretch yourself

5. Get a mentor

6. Network

1. Know yourself

WHO

ARE

YOU

2. Be strategic about your career

Sample Career Strategy

Objective Strategies Deadline

Complete formal education

Complete MA degree in HR Development Spring 2014

Pursue PhD in Operations Research Fall 2014

Expand internal and external network

Identify prestigious people in my field and level; cultivate relationships across the aerospace industry

Ongoing

Participate in the company’s formal mentoring program Ongoing

Become a thought leader within the aerospace industry

Pursue opportunities to participate in public speaking engagements and thinking forums (e.g. conferences, seminars, and universities)

Ongoing

Increase global presence

Pursue opportunities for international assignments Ongoing

Provide community leadership and advocacy

Serve on community boards Ongoing

3. Build your personal brand

• Showcase your personal bio• Capitalize on speaking

opportunities• Write an article/develop website• Monitor your online mentions• Flaunt what makes you unique• Demonstrate authenticity and

integrity• Sustain brand by learning and

improving

Michael Simelton, Manager, Process Support, Exelon Wind & Solar

4. Stretch yourself

• Accept job rotations• Volunteer for

development assignments• Add new skills• Develop depth and

breadth in competency areas

• Participate in community service

• Learn to talk to leaders

Richard Tan, Materials Planner/Integrated Materials Management (IMM), Boeing Operations International, Singapore

5. Get a mentor

Meet Andrea AllenCareer start: Office AdministratorCareer goal: ManagementDevelopment tools: Continuing education, job rotations, mentors at every levelVolunteer opportunities: Leader of black employee affinity group, Communications Chair for Boeing Women in Leadership

Andrea Allen, Project Management Specialist, Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Program

6. Network

• Start here today• Be a doer and deliver on results• Continue virtual connections• Know who the players are when you enter a room • Develop strong relationships on the job with people outside

of your area of expertise• Understand key relationships inside your company (mentor

vs. sponsor)• Market yourself• Cultivate advocates• Leverage opportunities

Questions?