I have three strategies for founders to not only survive but thrive during challenging growth periods in their organization.
🌟The first is creative problem-solving.
One of my favorite quotes from my former boss, Marissa Mayer, is, "Creativity loves constraint!"
In a growth period, founders have the opportunity to be more efficient and focused on long-term planning. Avoid being reactionary and short-term thinking. Instead, stay in touch with your customers and solve their problems; this lets you maintain a personal relationship that big companies often lack.
🌟The second is talent acquisition.
Many founders' number one need is talent, which can be tough to find in this competitive environment. Focus on building relationships with highly talented individuals early on and helping them understand your organization's mission and vision.
(Plus, with the recent layoffs, take this opportunity to attract experienced individuals who can bring their expertise and playbooks to your early-stage organization.)
🌟Last is efficiency and innovation.
As companies grow, innovation becomes harder. From the beginning, you should focus on robust, efficiency–building systems for internal communications and fostering a culture of drive and ambition will ensure innovation is baked into every aspect of your company.
By embracing creative problem-solving, attracting top talent, and prioritizing efficiency and innovation, founders can navigate rapid growth and ultimately thrive.
If you're a founder struggling with these challenges, I'm here to help. I specialize in working with fast-growth companies to grow, scale, and innovate to increase revenue, attract the right investors, hire competitive talent, and align internal growth strategies.
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1wFounders can definitely benefit from hiring a Chief of Staff, but only if they get the fit right. Great mini-guide, Primary Venture Partners. In my research, I'd say that the role should last at least 18 months instead of 12 months to make sure you're minimizing hiring cycles and capturing enough value after intensive onboarding.