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4.8 BEHAVIoRAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL CoMPETENCIES

            In the previous section, we discussed the attitudes that can lead to entrepreneurial success. Let us now learn about
            the competencies required for a person to develop an entrepreneurial attitude. Competency is defined as the ability to
            complete a task successfully and efficiently.
            The diagram below depicts the attitudes and competencies required to be a successful entrepreneur.


                                                     Attitudes and Competencies





                   Adaptablity/          Initiative        Interpersonal      Perseverance     Organisational Skills
                   Decisiveness                               Skills



                                      Believe that you                                                Time
                   Know yourself                             Listening         Not giving up
                                       can take action                                             Management



                      Identify       Realise that you can   Positive Body                             Goal
                   Opportunities        take action         Language           Working Hard          Setting



                    Analyse the                              Positive         Learning from
                   Opportunities        Take action          Attitude            Failures           Efficiency



                     Problem                                  Stress                                Managing
                      Solving                              Management                                Quality


            The journey to understanding our competencies begins with knowing and understanding oneself, i.e., who we are.
            Everything in nature changes and grows. Every day, we humans change and grow. We are aware of our likes and
            dislikes, as well as our strengths and weaknesses. We all make mistakes because we are human. But it is important to
            honestly assess what I have learned from this mistake and how I have changed as a person over the years.

            When we fail or make mistakes, we tend to overthink our lives and pass judgement on ourselves. It is best to surround
            ourselves with people, friends, and family, who can see the hidden potential in us that we are unable to see in ourselves
            at the time.
            Let us now learn about the different attitudes of entrepreneurs through different examples and exercises.

            4.8.1 Decisiveness

            It is a person’s ability to make quick and efficient decisions. Have you ever considered how a person can become
            decisive as an entrepreneur?
            As previously stated, decisiveness is the most important skill that an entrepreneur requires at the start of his or her
            entrepreneurial journey. Because identifying business opportunities and turning them into reality is crucial when
            starting a business. During this stage, a person must make numerous decisions while taking calculated risks for their
            sprouting business.






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