The document discusses 'governpreneurship', focusing on fostering an entrepreneurial spirit within government sectors and managing both internal and external political challenges. It outlines the necessary behaviors, structural flexibility, and collaboration required for government innovation, along with funding mechanisms like public-private partnerships. Additionally, the document includes case studies showcasing successful policy innovations in various regions.

1. Governpreneurship: Establishing A Thriving Entrepreneurial Spirit in Your Government Robert D. Hisrich, Ph.D. Garvin Professor of Entrepreneurship Director, Walker Center for Global Entrepreneurship GCF 2012 “ The Entrepreneurship Imperative” 21-24 January 2012

3. Entrepreneurial Behavior Opportunity Identification Opportunity Facilitation Opportunity Desire & Motivation Organizational Structure & Culture Structural Flexibility Entrepreneurial Culture of Shared Values Governpreneurship Entrepreneurial Success

4. Managing the Internal and External Politics Internal Politics Internal Political System and Culture Roadblocks Types of Government Employees Civil Service Contract Politically Appointed The Purchasing/Procurement Process Hiring Rules and Regulations External Politics Lobbyists Roadblocks Court of Public Opinion Enforcement Branch The Court (Judicial) System Elected Officials

5. Challenges in Building a Government Coalition Government policies, procedures, bureaucracy and red tape Personnel restrictions (hiring/firing) Limitations on the amount (or type) of rewards Limited managerial autonomy / Autocratic management Changing nature of governments Long history of non-innovative “play by the rules” culture Structure not fostering collaboration across sectors or with external partners

6. Funding Governpreneurship Public Private Partnerships Venture Capital Taxes

7. The Book Governpreneurship: Establishing a Thriving Entrepreneurial Spirit in Your Government (150 pages) Dr. Robert D. Hisrich and His Excellency Amr Abdullah Al-Dabbagh Table of Contents Entrepreneurship in the Public Sector The Government Entrepreneur Formulating and Managing Policy Innovation Locating and Fostering Innovation Managing the Internal and External Politics Developing the Plan and Building the Coalition Managing and Funding the Process Profiles of Policy Innovation – Four Case Studies SAGIA (KSA) Ireland Singapore Geneva University Hospital