Babson College Mission Statement, Values & ET&AUsing entrepreneurship as a way to look at the world, we can solve more than just business problems. ET&A is a methodology. You can apply it to innovating within a large corporation, raising a family, creating a charity, solving global social issues, or starting a business.Babson CollegeBC2_c172fb7a-50c3-11e5-a917-56e534e9c2eeAs the No. 1 leader in entrepreneurship for 22 consecutive years, Babson is globally recognized for our one-of-a-kind Entrepreneurial Thought and Action® (ET&A) methodology that teaches undergraduates, graduates, and executives to balance action, experimentation, and creativity with a deep understanding of business fundamentals and rigorous analysis as the ideal approach to creating economic and social value.Entrepreneurial LeadersGet Started -- The good news is we don't believe entrepreneurial leaders are individuals who are born with this set of characteristics. You can learn to act and think entrepreneurially to create the future you want. And, you can only learn it at Babson.We want to be the preeminent institution in the world for Entrepreneurial Thought and Action® -- and known for it. We want to expand the notion of entrepreneurship to embrace and celebrate entrepreneurs of all kinds. We want to put the power of entrepreneurship as a force for economic and social value creation in as many hands in the world as we can._c172fd28-50c3-11e5-a917-56e534e9c2eeBabson College educates entrepreneurial leaders who create great economic and social value -- everywhere._c172fe04-50c3-11e5-a917-56e534e9c2eeIntegrityTrust, respect, and civility bring out the best in people. We respect and behave ethically toward each other and our external partners. We practice social and civic responsibility in the greater communities to which we belong.DiversityWe value our membership in a lifelong community that is broadly diverse. We believe that differences make Babson a richer community and provide the necessary contexts for shared accomplishment. We welcome and value people and their perspectives and respect the interests of all of the members of the community.InnovationWe have a long-standing commitment to an institutional culture that fosters creativity, risk-taking, continuous improvement, leadership, and an entrepreneurial spirit. We encourage people to take the initiative and make a difference.CollaborationOur commitment to cross-disciplinary collaboration and to working closely with students defines the practices of the faculty, administration, staff and who work on the campus of Babson College. Together with our alumni, and with our external partners, we create a learning and working experience that is greater than the sum of its parts.ExcellenceBabson College is committed to excellence. Ours is a community in which all members can achieve their personal best. We seek to support each other thoughtfully for continuous growth and development.ControlTake control of the future._c172fec2-50c3-11e5-a917-56e534e9c2ee1Start with the Means at Hand -- Because you are empowered to take action, you can control the future. By starting with who you are, what you know, and whom you know, you can work with what you have to pursue your idea. But, you first have to stop worrying about what you want to accomplish and focus on what you want to do next.MeansWork with what you have to pursue your idea._c172ff94-50c3-11e5-a917-56e534e9c2ee1.1StepsTake the First Step._c1730052-50c3-11e5-a917-56e534e9c2ee2From one action, you'll get new data and information that you can use to guide further action and reassess and adjust your goal as necessary. And, then you'll take the next step. And, the next, and the next, until you've overcome obstacles, adapted to others, and accomplished your goal -- though likely it's not the one with which you started.Data & InformationFrom each action gather new data and information to guide further action._c173011a-50c3-11e5-a917-56e534e9c2ee2.1Reassessment & AdjustmentReassess and adjust your goal as necessary._c17301ec-50c3-11e5-a917-56e534e9c2ee2.2PurposeValue purpose as much as profit. _c17302b4-50c3-11e5-a917-56e534e9c2ee3Make a Difference -- Above all, what you do matters and can make a difference. ET&A is a method of social change that allows you to value purpose as much as profit. By understanding yourself in the context of social, economic, and environmental issues, you have the ability to balance prediction and creation to take action on issues that would ordinarily stump you.Self-UnderstandingUnderstanding yourself in the context of social, economic, and environmental issues._c173037c-50c3-11e5-a917-56e534e9c2ee3.1Prediction & CreationBalance prediction and creation to take action on issues [of interest to you]._c173044e-50c3-11e5-a917-56e534e9c2ee3.22015-09-01http://www.babson.edu/about-babson/at-a-glance/Pages/mission-statement.aspxOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net