EO First-Year Roadmap: A Practical Guide to Growth and Leadership
This roadmap is your essential guide to navigating a successful first year with EO, offering clear steps to help you grow, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and develop your leadership skills.
Month 1-2: Join a Forum
Identify and Join a Forum: Find a Forum group that aligns with your business and personal growth goals. This is your core peer group within EO, offering a supportive environment to share experiences, challenges, and advice.
Engage Actively: Start participating in Forum meetings, and begin building trust and respect within the group.
Find Local Events to attend
Month 2-4: Attend MORE Local Events
Participate in Local Chapter Events: Attend events hosted by your local EO chapter. These events often feature notable speakers and offer opportunities to connect with fellow entrepreneurs in your area.
Network and Learn: Use these events to expand your local network and gain insights from business leaders and peers.
Month 4-6: Explore Regional Events
Attend Regional Events: Participate in regional EO events like Regional Leadership Academy. These events provide broader perspectives and opportunities to network beyond your local chapter.
Plan for the Global Leadership Conference: Start preparing for the GLC in Hawaii. This is a major global event that will immerse you in EO’s global community and leadership experiences.
Month 6-8: Engage in Global EO Programs
Global Leadership Conference (GLC): Attend the GLC in Hawaii. This event offers an in-depth look at global entrepreneurial trends and connects you with leaders worldwide.
Participate in EO Programs: Get involved in programs like the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) and apply for EO Executive Education opportunities such as EO APAC & Bond Business School, EO@INSEAD or EO with Harvard Business School
Month 8-10: Join MyEO and Special Interest Groups
Explore MyEO: Join MyEO groups based on your interests, such as the MyEO trip to Necker Island with Sir Richard Branson. These groups offer unique, interest-based experiences that deepen your engagement with EO.
Participate in MyEO Activities: Engage in activities that align with your personal and professional passions, creating more meaningful connections within the EO community.
Month 9-12: Fast-Track Your Leadership Journey
Start Your Leadership Journey: Consider taking on a leadership role within your EO chapter or apply for regional leadership positions, be a moderator, or join your local board, be an accelerator coach. This will accelerate your growth and increase your impact within EO.
Continue Participation in EO Adventures: Participate in EO-curated global adventures like the EO Tanzania Exploration. These events offer unique experiences that combine learning and networking.
Month 10-12: Share Your Knowledge
Create and Share Your Keynote: Consider participating in the Global Speakers Academy to refine your public speaking skills and share your insights with the EO community.
Reflect on Your First Year: Take time to reflect on your experiences, personal growth, and the value gained from EO. Use this reflection to set new goals for your continued journey.
Throughout the Year: Dive in Wholeheartedly
Embrace Every Opportunity: Throughout your first year, fully immerse yourself in EO’s offerings. The more you engage, the more you’ll benefit from the wealth of knowledge, connections, and experiences available to you.
