Entrepreneurial League System® (ELS)
What is the Entrepreneurial League System® of Central Louisiana?
The Entrepreneurial League System® is a skills-based, intensive coaching approach to entrepreneurship success. Developed by Dr. Gregg LIchtenstein, ELS begins with a close evaluation of an entrepreneur's particular skills. Then, based on that evaluation, the entrepreneur is assigned to a performance coach who will help support the entrepreneur's development of the critical additional skills that are needed to take the business to the next level. Each performance coach is a skilled, experienced businessperson.
The Rapides Foundation launched the Entrepreneurial League System® of Central Louisiana on July 1, 2006. ELS of Central Louisiana continues to be funded by The Rapides Foundation and is managed by the Cenla Advantage Partnership (CAP).
The ELS coaching program is tailored to meet the unique needs of entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs work intensively with performance coaches in weekly one-on-one sessions and monthly team meetings with peers. They also attend bi-annual large group sessions comprised of entrepreneurs from other teams possessing different skill levels. These settings offer opportunities to learn from peers, as well as from more experienced individuals regarding advancement to the next level of skill and performance.
ELS is one of three primary entrepreneurial support and development systems offered by Cenla Advantage Partnership.