Interview And Reflection Assignment

Interview and Reflection Assignment Kolby Ellis

Grand Canyon University: ENT-435

October 6th, 2017

Innovation is an important factor in business that keeps an organization competitive in its industry. In this assignment, I will conduct an interview with Kenneth Ellis, a property manager, broker, real estate salesman, and entrepreneur who has owned his own business for 30 years. I will interview Kenneth to learn more about the techniques utilized in his organization to encourage and support the implementation of innovations and reflect on what I learn.

Reflection

Two recent articles I have read pointed out that “innovation is not a solo act. It’s a unique social phenomenon that requires the contributions of multiple collaborators

How do you plan, organize, lead, and control your business?

2. How do you motivate your employees as well as yourself?

3. How do you keep your employees happy when things go wrong?

4. How have you utilized technology in your business?

5. What made you want to be an entrepreneur?

6. What is the hardest role in running your business?

Consent form

October 6, 2017

Dear Kenneth Ellis:

Thank you for agreeing to participate in an interview. This interview is part of an assignment for an Intrapreneurship and Innovation Course at Grand Canyon University. The assignment asks students to garner first-hand perspective on the challenges of innovation and reflect on what they have learned in the course. Information collected during the interview will be used solely to complete the assignment and may be shared with class members and the instructor. If you have additional questions or concerns, or you would like to withdraw your consent to participate in the interview process, you can contact Frank Spitznogle at [e-mail]. Again, thank you for taking the time to participate in an interview and contribute to the educational experience of business students at Grand Canyon