5. Managing an intrapreneur

A famous poster sums up what "rebels" expect from their managers « What Rebels want from their Boss... » by Tanmay Vora. It applies relatively well to intrapreneurs.

• Intrapreneurs aren't troublemakers, they're motivated to move their exploration forward, and therefore to offer their organization innovative opportunities for growth.

• It's because they believe in their adventure and give it their all that they're willing to engage in conflict with the organization.

• Intrapreneurs need an environment that protects them, and where they can challenge the status quo in an adversarial mode.

• Intrapreneurs are different,...