Youth Involvement in an Innovative Coconut Value Chain by Mwalimu Menza
Entreprenur
1. Entrepreneur –Possesses the following Characteristics
Initiative Goes Beyond the demand of the situation
Opportunity Seeking Quick to see and Seize Opportunities , does before somebody ask
Persistence Not discouraged by difficulties , Committed to the Goal
Information Seeking Seeks relevant Information from Clients , Customers, Suppliers ,
Competitors and others
Demand For Quality and Efficiency Always Competing with Others to do things Better , Faster , and at
Less Cost
Risk Taking Entrepreneur are not high risk taker , But calculate risks before
taking Action
Goal Setting Sets Meaningful and Challenges goals , Does not Just Dream
Commitment to Work Long hrs , Work Together , Make People Happy at work with
Dynamic Leadership
Systematic Planning and Monitoring Plan out , does not leave to luck , activity Based , Time Line ,
Persuasion and networking Maintain Business Contact , Good working relationship , Influence
Others
Independence and Self Confidence Responsible for their Own Decision s
2. Business
Jobs Invent
Out of the Box Idea
Management Creative
Entrepreneur
Markets Innovation
Opportunities Passion
Networks Time
Empower