1.5. Module 5 – Step by Step Guide
The aim of the Step by Step guide is to provide Business Coaches/Advisers working with entrepreneurs from marginalised groups with the knowledge, insight and skills to practically use the Access Enterprise Methodology. The Access Enterprise method is very flexible and pragmatic approach where, if you maintain the guiding principles, can be delivered in almost every setting with every learner, in groups or on a one to one basis.
This module is upload to the partners’ libraries-archives on the project website in electronic format and used as the self-directed guide.
The Step by Step guide in the chapter Access Enterprise Guiding Principles and Key Characteristics, describes the Mission, a Flexible Approach, Peer Coaching/Mentoring, Target Groups and Organisations, Training Tips.
Follow stages 1 to 4 in order to organize a high quality of the piloting:
Stage 1. Recruiting your coaches
Recruit, train and support the right coaches who understand the methodology and adhere to the values of it, with direct experience of business and some characteristics of effective business coaching as the ability to form trusted relationships, a structured approach, self-awareness and self-evaluation: supporting and encouraging, results driven. Gain deeper knowledge on Experiential Learning – Learning by Doing.
Stage 2. Recruiting Entrepreneurs
Use the following steps in conjunction with the entrepreneurs’ profile (module 2):
- Always remember ideas are common.
- Implementing an idea can be intimidating, but taking that first step forward is the most important thing you can do to get your idea off the ground.
- Analysing an idea is an important pre-step, but one of the biggest stumbling blocks people face is the temptation to over-analyse in an attempt to solve every potential problem they might face.
- A willingness to share, to receive feedback, to learn from others is an essential trait of an entrepreneur.
- Passion and enthusiasm, combined with the clarity of thought and innovative approaches to work.
Stage 3 Getting to know entrepreneurs and their Business Ideas
Match your coaches and entrepreneurs with each other. Get to know the entrepreneur (module 2), map and assess the entrepreneurs’ qualities, experiences abilities, and skills, as well as learning about that their business ideas are and their motivation for doing it.
Follow the detailed description of the idea development and the tool which support the Coach - the Ideas Profile.
Stage 4 Access Enterprise Step by Step Guide
The Access Enterprise model is designed to support entrepreneurs from disadvantaged groups from the stage to setting up a business “I have an idea” through to the final goal “I have started my new business”.
There are 13 steps included on the Access Enterprise journey.
Follow the detailed description of every stage.