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= Leadership =
In order to reach multiple branches of disciplines, and be able to create a plan to introduce and teach students entrepreneurial skills, a group of leaders on that campus is beneficial, and in most cases, necessary. These leaders need to reach out to faculty while also getting “all of the right people” in the room in order to see successful results in interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial work. Apply leadership skills towards approaching faculty in a respectful and objective manner. Often times, it will take multiple meetings and conversations to reach a goal. Begin by developing a relationship with the most cooperative and supporting faculty that will backup goals and ideas in the early stages. This leads to smoother transitions towards successful interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial work. Both students and faculty recognize key leadership qualities such as negotiation and mediation skills, so prepare to be flexible with needs and goals, while holding ground on the premise of the interdisciplinary or entrepreneurial work. Along the way, keep in contact with individuals met throughout the process, because those connections that will be of future benefit.
= Lessons Learned and General Tips =
In summary, it takes a combination of strong relationships and drive to get the necessary resources on campus. Not taking no for an answer the first, second, or even fifth time can work as long as it is done in the right way. Other community members need to feel like they are being considered and respected if they are going to contribute time and money to a program. Student leaders need to have patience when working with faculty who are wary of change, and sometimes it takes approaching a problem from multiple avenues to get the necessary result.
The UIF our team interviewed, Abigail Collins, informed us about the iCube at Tennessee Tech University, which promotes interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial work and collaboration. Here is an [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAJoK8bRBus __httpsNAJoK8bRBus __https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/AM0vFiuMEuieJ8tnULrn awesome video] to encapsulate what the iCube has to offer students.