This presentation explores the concept of implementing a start-up mindset within a corporation. It begins by addressing the challenges faced by young managers in gaining acceptance and highlights the importance of employee motivation. Drawing inspiration from successful start-up cultures, the presentation provides strategies for fostering innovation, collaboration, flexibility, and autonomy within a corporate environment. Emphasizing the significance of a team-specific vision or "why," it showcases how this vision can bring individuals together, ignite passion, and drive success. The presentation concludes by stressing the leader's role in supporting the team's vision with concrete actions and resources. Overall, it encourages the audience to consider the benefits of embracing a start-up mindset in order to achieve exceptional results in a corporate setting.

1. Start-up
Mindset in a
Corporation
?
Ivan Čevra – ivan-cevra.eu

2. Introduction
As a young manager leading a larger team, the fear of
acceptance was a common concern.
Skepticism about leadership abilities is natural, but it can
impact results and career growth. Motivation plays a
crucial role in achieving success.
Ivan Čevra – ivan-cevra.eu

3. Employee Motivation
Factors contributing to employee motivation:
- financial compensation,
- positive work environment,
- clear goals,
- recognition,
- work-life balance,
- career development opportunities,
- challenging tasks,
- transparent communication.
Ivan Čevra – ivan-cevra.eu

4. Inspiration from Start-up Culture
A conversation with a successful international startup
entrepreneur shed light on the significance of team
motivation and culture.
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5. Start-up Culture vs. Corporate
Culture
Contrasting characteristics of start-up culture (agile,
innovative, small teams, shared vision) and corporate
culture (structures, rules, hierarchy).
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6. Implementing Start-up Culture in a
Corporation
Overcoming skepticism and challenges in implementing start-up
culture within a corporate environment by adapting and
leveraging existing resources.
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7. Strategies for Implementing Start-up
Culture
Promote:
- innovation,
- encourage collaboration,
- foster flexibility,
- support autonomy.
Examples: Google's "20% time" policy, 3M's culture of
collaboration.
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8. Vision: The Key Element
A team-specific vision or "why" brings people together
and ignites passion. It provides purpose, brand, and pride,
and acts as a guiding force for the team.
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9. Implementing a Team Vision
Develop a vision tailored to the team's situation. Example vision:
"We will be recognized as the best professionals in the market
who make a difference.
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10. Supporting the Vision
A vision needs concrete steps and resources for implementation.
Leaders must provide the necessary tools, support, and guidance
to help the team achieve their vision.
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11. Thank you!
Ivan Čevra – ivan-cevra.eu