Showing initiative and Enterprise . A fully-resourced editable Careers PowerPoint lesson (1 hour +) which can be used by teachers to deliver a detailed workshop / session on this topic.
Learning Outcomes:
“To be able to explain what it means to show initiative. To be able to explain what enterprise is. To consider how you can develop your enterprise skills.”
Key terms
Initiative, Enterprise, Communication, Organisation, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Creativity
**Homework Extension Suggestion **
“From your discuss about how you can develop your Enterprise skills, choose one and put it in to action! Write 250 words about: Why you felt you needed to develop this skill What action you took to develop it If you feel your confidence at this skill has improved”
Each Lesson Pack Contains:
1 Fully Editable Careers PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning)
Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
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Employability Skills & Enterprise – 7-Lesson Careers & PSHE Bundle (KS3–KS4)
Employability Skills & Enterprise – 7-Lesson Careers & PSHE Bundle (KS3–KS4) This fully resourced 7-lesson bundle equips students with key employability, teamwork, and enterprise skills needed for success in education, the workplace, and wider society. From problem-solving and leadership to initiative and innovation, these lessons promote ambition, creativity, and confidence in career planning. Mapped to the PSHE Association Programme of Study, the Skills Builder Framework, and supporting Gatsby Benchmarks, this engaging bundle is ideal for KS3 and KS4 use in PSHE, Careers, enrichment days or enterprise programmes. 💼 Lesson Topics Included: 1. What Makes a Good Leader? – Including inspirational case studies 2. Design a New Product Challenge – Innovation, creativity & teamwork 3. Why Should I Be Ambitious? – Setting SMART goals for life & career 4. Using Your Initiative – Making decisions and acting independently 5. How Can I Solve Problems? – Creative and practical problem-solving strategies 6. How Do I Make Important Decisions? – Evaluating options and consequences 7. Fun Team Challenges – Hands-on enterprise & collaboration skills 📦 Each Lesson Pack Includes: • 1 x Fully Editable PowerPoint (1 hour+ content) • Learning Objectives & Confidence Checkers • Video Links & Real-World Examples • Student Activities, Challenges & Comprehension Tasks • Literacy & Key Vocabulary Focus • Assessment Opportunities & Reflection Prompts • Extra Websites for Careers & Enterprise Support 🎯 Learning Aims Across the Bundle: • Understand and develop key employability skills • Build self-awareness and confidence in leadership, teamwork and problem-solving • Explore career and life ambitions through meaningful goal setting • Learn the value of initiative and resilience in real-life scenarios • Apply creative and critical thinking in enterprise-style challenges 🔑 Key Vocabulary Includes: Empathy, Active Listening, Leadership, Risk-Taking Collaboration, Initiative, SMART Targets, Aspiration Ambition, Motivation, Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking Constructive Criticism, Product Design, Iteration This bundle is ideal for Careers Leads, Enterprise Coordinators, and PSHE teachers looking to deliver real-world skills and personal development through engaging, interactive lessons. Use across KS3–KS4 for PSHE, Careers Education, Enterprise Days, or Workplace Readiness Weeks. **Why not check out some of our latest Careers super bundles below:** [Employability Skills + Enterprise ](/teaching-resource/resource-12767543) [Careers + Employment Sectors](/teaching-resource/resource-12767547) [Careers Across the Curriculum ](/teaching-resource/resource-12767552) [Careers Aspirations + Employment](/teaching-resource/resource-12767559) [Careers + Personal Development](/teaching-resource/resource-12767576) [Revision, Exams + Preparation for the Workforce](/teaching-resource/resource-12767570) [Careers, Employment + Life Goals ](/teaching-resource/resource-12767774) **Why not check out some of our latest PSHE super bundles below:** [Personal Finance as a young adult](/teaching-resource/resource-12767773) [Online Safety + Staying Safe](/teaching-resource/resource-12767785) [Y12 Survival Kit - Personal Safety ](/teaching-resource/resource-12767783) [Y11 Survival Kit - Revision + Exam Stress ](/teaching-resource/y11-survival-kit-revision-and-exam-stress-12410378) [British Values Explored Bundle](/teaching-resource/resource-12767791) [PSHE - Debating Topical Issues ](/teaching-resource/resource-12767789) [Society, Body Image + Peer Pressure ](/teaching-resource/resource-12767794) [Finance Risk + Online Safety ](/teaching-resource/resource-12767796)
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Enterprise Skills Unit – Teaching Future-Ready Skills to Teens
Enterprise Skills Unit – Teaching Future-Ready Skills to Teens Perfect for Grades 8–9 (Ages 12–14), this comprehensive and editable Careers & PSHE unit builds essential enterprise skills that students will use in school, future studies, and life beyond the classroom. 📘 Lesson Topics: 1. What is Strategic Thinking? 2. The Value of Adaptability 3. Understanding Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Skills 4. Showing Initiative and Enterprise 5. Building Self-Awareness 6. Financial Literacy: Making Smart Money Choices 7. Digital Literacy: Staying Safe and Smart Online ✅ What’s Included: • 7 Fully Editable PowerPoint Lessons • 7 Homework Activities • 7 End-of-Lesson Confidence Checker Assessments • Variety of Student Tasks & Group Activities • Embedded Video Clips, Teacher Notes, Challenge Questions • Aligned with DfE Guidance, Gatsby Benchmarks & PSHE Association Themes 🧠 Why Teach Enterprise Skills? Enterprise education is more than just business know-how—it’s about nurturing initiative, resilience, creativity, and real-world problem-solving. As students grow, they'll need to confidently adapt to change, communicate effectively, and manage resources—whether they become entrepreneurs, work for a company, or pursue higher education. This unit gives young learners the tools to take ownership of their future, developing key attributes like: • Strategic thinking – to approach challenges with foresight and planning • Adaptability – to thrive in ever-changing environments • Interpersonal and intrapersonal skills – to collaborate and reflect effectively • Initiative and creativity – to innovate, lead, and solve problems independently • Financial and digital literacy – to stay safe, informed, and responsible in modern life Enterprise education equips students with future-ready competencies for personal success and career growth in any path they choose. 🎯 Learning Objectives Include: • Explain how strategic thinking is used in businesses and personal planning • Understand the role of adaptability in both personal life and the workplace • Differentiate between interpersonal and intrapersonal skills and when to use them • Define initiative and enterprise; explore how to strengthen these traits • Develop self-awareness and reflect on areas for growth • Learn why financial literacy matters and how poor decisions can have long-term consequences • Understand how digital literacy protects us and enhances productivity 🔑 Key Vocabulary: Strategic, Proactive, Adaptable, Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, Initiative, Enterprise, Financial Literacy, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence 📌 Perfect For: • PSHE / Advisory Programs • Careers Education • Character & Life Skills Lessons • Business & Enterprise Enrichment • End-of-Term Projects or Life Skills Weeks **We sell Complete Careers Units - Take a look at some of them here:** ⇨ [CAREERS KS3 UNIT](/teaching-resource/ks3-careers-unit-gatsby-benchmark-standards-12220690) ⇨ [Careers, Employability Skills + Enterprise Unit ](/teaching-resource/year-11-careers-unit-12168193) ⇨ [Careers and Gatsby Benchmarks Quizzes ](/teaching-resource/careers-and-gatsby-benchmark-12148009) ⇨ [Post 16 Options and Careers Lesson](/teaching-resource/post-16-options-careers-12167356) ⇨ [Careers and Employment Activities and Cardsorts ](/teaching-resource/careers-and-employment-12110887) ⇨ [Skills and Qualities Careers Quiz ](/teaching-resource/skills-and-qualities-careers-quiz-12148001) ⇨ [Careers - Writing a Personal Statement](/teaching-resource/careers-personal-statements-12168159) ⇨ [Careers - Student Workbook](/teaching-resource/careers-work-book-gatsby-benchmarks-12167891) ⇨ [Careers - Interview Preparation Lesson ](/teaching-resource/interview-preparation-careers-12168169) Be Ofsted and DfE PSHE ready with our resources! Product Code: C8/CCB/
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