Intrapreneurs are problem solvers who are being recognized as the driving force behind innovation in organizations. Dr. Irena Yashin-Shaw is leading the charge in this new way of working. In this episode, she shares how to be an intrapreneur and how to create a culture that fosters creativity and intrapreneurialism. What You’ll Learn * What intrapreneurs do and why it matters * Three practices to foster intrapreneurialism * Barriers that prevent intrapreneurialism * An example of a large organization who implemented intrapreneurialism and reclaimed over $1 million in lack of productivity. About Irena Yashin-Shaw, Ph.D. CSP Dr. Irena Yashin-Shaw, is a liberator of underutilized talent within organizations. She is an innovation and creativity expert, thought leader and practitioner dedicated to creating intrapreneurs – people who think and act like entrepreneurs while working inside organizations. She works with leaders in both the public and private sector who want a critical mass of high-performing, dedicated, energized employees who will help create a future-ready organization. With a PhD in creative problem-solving and a Masters in Adult Education, Dr. Irena is a rare combination of deep academic knowledge, real-world entrepreneurial experience and entertaining speakership who has been working in the fields of innovation and creativity since before they became the new workplace imperatives. In addition to her work as a corporate educator, advisor and mentor, she is an international conference speaker who has taken ‘edutainment’ to an art form. As a Certified Speaking Professional she loves to challenge smart, savvy and sophisticated people who want insight rather than information and an experience rather than a presentation. Irena lives in Brisbane, Australia, but considers herself a global citizen, with a commitment to being part of the solution for the big challenges that define our age. Resources * Irena’s website * Irena’s latest Book: Intrapreneur: How leaders ignite innovation, break bureaucracy and catalyse change * Irena’s first book: Leading in the Innovation Age * Leave a review on iTunes Weekly Challenge Find one small thing that isn’t working within your workplace – a process, a blocked communication channel, or unresolved feedback, for example. Apply the BODS thinking that Irena explained in the episode. Start small and see where you can go with this. Transcript Feel like reading instead of listening? The transcript will be available in a few days. Note: The links on this page may be affiliate links. That means I get a small commission of your sale, at no cost to you. However, I only share links to products that I or my guests believe in. Enjoy them!