6 Meet the innovative entrepreneur VET tutors are encouraged to take part in two learning dynamics, inspired by design thinking techniques, to debate and expand on the profile of innovative entrepreneurs. Two templates are provided to facilitate these learning dynamics. Participants first work on the persona template in small groups, debating demographic characteristics, needs, motivations, and scenarios where innovative entrepreneurs place themselves. They can either work over a real or an abstract profile. After this first round, participants start working on the empathy map template, wondering about innovative entrepreneurs’ thoughts, feelings, actions, and sayings. Filled templates are then presented and debated with the whole group, prompting further discussion on the most relevant innovative entrepreneurs’ characteristics and competences and how to promote their development through training and continuous professional development. Based on this group discussion, participants then resume the most remarkable aspects and best practices to growing innovative entrepreneurship, using the provided template for that purpose, and reflecting on each one’s practice and approaches. Training facilitators should create self-reflection opportunities among participants throughout the whole activity, expanding on the role of the stated competences for entrepreneurship, job creation, and intrapreneurship as well.
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