Entrepreneurs are some of the most successful people in the business world. They are the type of people who can turn dreams into realities. They are hard workers who are determined to make it happen. They are the type of people that everyone wants at their company, but they usually don’t work for anyone at all. So how can you create an organizational culture that instills entrepreneurship, while also maintaining a clear business model where employees have designated roles and tasks in order to promote a greater purpose? Intrapreneurship.

Intrapreneurship is the act of behaving like an entrepreneur while still working for a large (or at least relatively large) corporation.  It integrates innovation, risk, motivation, and reward, and more and more employers are attempting to integrate a spirit of intrapreneurship in the office.

One of the main differences between entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs is that entrepreneurs see the company from starting point to end, while intrapreneurs have a broader vision of improving one aspect of a company. They implant a spirit of strategy and innovation into areas that may not be getting much attention at all. They increase productivity, understand trends, and make accurate predictions so the company can make the best decisions. They are often the driving force that moves a company forward.

So how can you get intrapreneurs in your office? We believe it’s a mix of being able to hire the right people and creating a work environment where employees are not afraid to explore new ideas. Decreasing office hierarchy and encouraging discussion about ideas can work wonders to increase the amount of intrapreneurial thinking that happens inside the workplace.

TRY IT: If you want to see more intrapreneurship inside the office, take 10 minutes every day just to discuss new ideas for the business with different employees. Maybe you only utilize 1 out of every 100 ideas, but that 1 idea could be the change that your business needed to maximize success.