16 – 18 years: Innovations and Entrepreneurial Thinking

Imagine that you find yourself in an unfamiliar city with limited resources. How do you decide to proceed? I will start exploring the surroundings and looking for interesting opportunities.
I will look for someone who can provide me with advice and contacts.
I will stay in one place for a while and try to analyze the situation.
I will use creative solutions to obtain the necessary things.
I will try to use online tools or applications for effective planning of the next steps.

You will have the opportunity to create your own product. What motivates you the most during the development process? Solve a problem that has been on my mind for a long time.
Create something that will help many people.
An opportunity to earn and build your own business.
The opportunity to express your creativity and unique ideas.
To gain recognition or an award for your innovation.

You have an idea that could change the market, but you encounter a lot of doubts from others. How will you respond? I will embark on thorough research to have strong arguments.
I will look for mentors or experts who can help me improve my idea.
I will let myself be a bit discouraged, but I will try to return to it later.
I will adjust my idea to make it more acceptable to others.
I will stand by my beliefs and persuade others with my energy and passion.

What approach would you choose when starting your own business? I would start slowly and test my idea in a small market.
I would be looking for a team of people to help me bring this to a successful conclusion.
I would invest in high-quality marketing and a strong presentation.
I would focus on rapid growth and expansion.
I would first try to find an investor or a grant to minimize the risk.

How do you behave when you find yourself in a team where everyone is trying to push their own idea? I listen to everyone and look for a solution that combines the best elements.
I will try to convince the team of the advantages of my proposal.
I will let the discussion flow and only participate when I see that I can help.
I suggest we test all the ideas in practice.
I would rather create my own project where I can do things my way.

Imagine you have the opportunity to design a new product. Where would you start? I would analyze what problems the people around me have.
I would focus on the area that fascinates me the most.
I would look for inspiration abroad or in other industries.
I would think about what would personally make my life easier.
I would try to experiment and learn from mistakes.

What is your relationship with risk in business? I am cautious and only take risks when I have enough information.
I'm not afraid to take risks if I believe in my idea.
First, I will consult with people who have more experience.
I prefer stable and secure solutions that minimize losses.
I enjoy the excitement of the unknown and try new things without fear.

How do you approach problem-solving when things don’t go according to plan? I am looking for alternative paths and I am not giving up.
I am analyzing the situation and trying to understand what went wrong.
I will turn to someone who has more experience.
I'll take a moment to think about it and return to it later.
I take it as an opportunity to learn something new.

You have the opportunity to collaborate on an innovative project with people you don't know. How do you feel in such a situation? Excitedly, I take it as a great opportunity.
A bit uneasy, but I'll give it a chance.
I focus on the goal and try to effectively delegate tasks.
I am waiting, observing the dynamics, and I will get involved when it is necessary.
I prefer working with people I know and trust.

What does success in business or innovation mean to you? When my idea really helps people.
When I achieve financial independence and stability.
When I can do what I enjoy and even earn money from it.
When I gain recognition and respect from other innovators.
When I see that I have accomplished something that seemed impossible.