Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 3, 2021

In reality, the best business process innovations usually come from regular employees on the front line of your business, just trying to do a better job and better serve customers. Many product innovations come from quality improvement focuses, like the Japanese Kaizen initiative. Innovation must be driven top down by visionary leaders.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Joe Felter , Raj Shah and I designed a class to examine the new military systems, operational concepts and doctrines that will emerge from 21st century technologies – Space, Cyber, AI & Machine Learning and Autonomy. It’s not leadership. When they did their first partnership with IBM, they had just 32 employees.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Abraham Gin, an entrepreneur, business coach, and CEO of Gin Consulting Group , which provides unique leadership development and training platforms. Abraham serves his clients with both forward-looking business growth strategy and digital marketing through leadership applications partners. What problems does it solve?

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In the past, working remotely was considered “normal” for entrepreneurs or independent contractors in the gig economy only, but organizations wanted employees, and consultants, to be onsite and working in the office. Employees clearly want and enjoy the flexibility. This greatly narrowed the talent pool. It’s a win-win. Cost Savings.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 8, 2022

It enables businesses to improve operational efficiency and productivity, eventually making a positive contribution to their growth. To set good examples, they need to polish their entrepreneurship skills so that they can influence employees positively. It will help you encourage your employees and get the most out of them.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 13, 2022

It isn’t unusual to act as CEO while also tackling marketing tasks and coordinating operations. The answer depends on what your current operations look like. If you’re in startup mode and have limited working capital to cover your operating expenses , you may be bootstrapping your way through the early days.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 1, 2020

And if a business is planning significant changes in its operations in the New Year, the leadership team’s empathy for the workforce is vital in the process. Leaders need to be empathetic to help their employees manage stress and stay productive, especially in these unprecedented times.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2019

Very few entrepreneurs have the range of skills and experience to be the solution creator as well as business creator, or operational as well as sales leader. Operate with a comparable level of integrity. As a long-time business advisor and angel investor, I’m a believer that “two heads are better than one” in building a new business.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Industry-specific domain experience becomes critical when identifying operational pain points ripe for transformation. This outside work provides a valuable source of revenue able to be used to fund operations. This provides both valuable experience and an understanding of the operational issues within each sector.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2020

Connect operations today with long-term goals. Overtly connect every operational problem to your strategy, rather than putting strategy on a different plane and making it only an annual event. In my experience, even in startups, longer-term strategy often gets pushed off the agenda due to current challenges.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 31, 2024

Kelly Campbell specializes in guiding leaders to integrate trauma awareness into their leadership styles, fostering supportive and effective team environments. We discuss the critical role of trauma-informed leadership in creating a supportive and innovative work environment. But a “supportive environment,” for sure.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2016

Having time to think about “leadership” at most startups feels like a luxury. It feels like something you could turn your attention to once you have tens of millions of dollars and a large staff to run operations and you could step back from it all and think about how to lead. The reality of most startups is about survival.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 1, 2019

Gone are the days of absentee leadership or CEOs who operate out of sight or behind the scenes. No, today’s executives are highly connected and visible to their employees, due in large part to the ever accelerating pace of business. It’s safe to say companies benefit from leaders with high EI. This is a sign of low EI.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 19, 2017

by Norman McBrien, co-founder and Head of Operations of GoConqr. The small details in the day to day are the ones that make the difference between a great boss and a mediocre one, so it’s advisable to be surrounded by the best resources and to absorb all the advice you can to try to improve your leadership capacities.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Leadership Skills. Obviously, having the ability to effectively manage a team and handle the day-to-day operations of business is critical, but franchise owners need a particular set of leadership skills to help them grow their business. Attracting and retaining high-performing employees is vital to the success of your business.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 7, 2023

How Employee Experience Shapes Brand Perception written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Tiffani Bova In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Tiffani Bova. Key Takeaway: Prioritizing the employee experience alongside customer experience drives business success.

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Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 31, 2023

The Art Of Modern Leadership written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Kirstin Ferguson In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Kirstin Ferguson. She is Australia’s most prominent leadership expert and a highly experienced business leader in her own right.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 24, 2020

Once settling into the stay-at-home orders, large corporations recognized that they may not need expansive office spaces to house their employees to get quality work. It’s been thought that in order to get the best from your employees, they need to be together in a physical space under the watchful eye of a manager. Let them do it!

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 4, 2020

But, just an importantly, they’re also in business to put food on the table for their families and employees. They aren’t operating on big bankrolls of venture capital (at least initially), and they don’t have trust funds to fall back on if the business fails. Think you might fit this definition of entrepreneurial success?

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 7, 2018

The problem, is historically, the investment in time and resources required for traditional digital solutions can feel out of reach, and the type of programs used by corporations aren’t practical for SMBs for daily operations like reporting, inventory, or accounting. apps to manage their operations, up from 3.8 Automation.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 31, 2020

According to a survey conducted by DELL Technologies, 82% of surveyed managers expect integrated teams to consist of employees, machines, and systems in the next few years. There are countless VA services out there that offer outsourcing opportunities for almost any type of work and sometimes at a fraction of the cost of an employee.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

Big data is a prominent subject for many businesses around the world, and for those of you who operate entirely online enterprises, studying statistics and numbers is perhaps even more important, and, can be convenient using online business education. Setting an Example for Your Employees. Analyzing Data. Being a Better Leader.

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Up and Running

JUNE 7, 2021

Most companies are focused squarely on the extrinsic motivation of making a profit to expand their operations and satisfy their shareholders. Today, however, we are witnessing a shift toward a more intrinsic motivation for both companies and their employees. Begin with leadership.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Prudent startup leadership should thoroughly discuss with insurance providers the specific scenarios and coverage amounts, ensuring robust protection against multivariable exposure. Still, the right commercial auto insurance policy provides confidence to focus on core operations, not liability risk.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Rosenberg comes fresh from managing the growth of Keyrus, a data consulting company, from 35 to 120 employees. In his 17-year career, Rosenberg has developed key insights into the minds of CFOs and FP&A teams, with strengths in both customer-facing leadership and data analytics itself.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 26, 2020

As figures in positions of leadership, we understand how important it is to provide stability for our employees. For example, you can’t influence the global spread of the virus, how long your team will need to operate remotely, or when you will be able to return to the office. Put Your Employees First. But, as Charles R.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

She presents a wealth of case studies on the pain and business losses from this type of leadership and culture, and provides some practical guidance on how to change it to a more psychologically safe and productive workplace. Often employees learn to stay silent when they see that voicing concerns or ideas is futile.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Recent research estimates that one in five employees will have an artificial intelligence (AI) system as their coworker by 2022. As they prepare to roll out their AI solutions, corporate leadership teams must be sure to conduct careful cost-benefit analyses. Conduct Cost-Benefit Analyses.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 26, 2020

And finally, we’ll dig into the fundamental changes in leadership, management, and mindset that will allow people to weather this period of extraordinary change and come out the better for it. Announcement: Square lets employees work from home permanently. The shift to remote work has radically accelerated. Managing to Win.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 20, 2024

link] Now, according to Forbes , a startup has to spend around 15 to 50 percent of its budget on paying its employees. Early-stage startups often operate with tight budgets, making it impractical to hire a full-time CMO. They possess extensive experience, strategic vision, and leadership skills.

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Version One Ventures

MAY 23, 2019

Over the past few months, we have been running a series of posts where we profile one of the many incredible operators in our network. These operators are generous enough to share their expertise and wisdom, and we are lucky to do deep dives into unique topics. Posted new coaching pilot to our leadership team for feedback.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In reality, the best business process innovations usually come from regular employees on the front line of your business, just trying to do a better job and better serve customers. Many product innovations come from quality improvement focuses, like the Japanese Kaizen initiative. Innovation must be driven top down by visionary leaders.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Buddy punching, an issue in workplaces, involves employees clocking in for one another. This practice can lead to inaccuracies in time records and affect the integrity of workplace operations. This term refers to a practice where an employee clocks in or out for another employee.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Laura Thomas is a former CIA operations officer. Most of her lessons were applicable to any government employee venturing out to the private sector. Strategy and Operations roles: These roles help make sure vision, resources (budgets and people), and the market opportunity are aligned. Read part one here. They need you.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 27, 2019

Look inside your business: A catastrophe could be caused by a disgruntled former employee, or a dissatisfied customer who decides to disparage you on the Internet. Unlike catastrophes, ignorance is the fault of the business owner or potentially other managerial employees. But it will apply to both you and your employees.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Not only were profits reduced, and businesses were forced to diversify in order to survive, but the way businesses operate has been forced to change. . Many employees’ expectations of a healthy work-life balance and an ethical workplace culture have shifted as a result of the pandemic. Invest in Leadership Training.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Dual-Use Technology As the war was winding down, the leadership of the Navy Computing Machine Lab in OPS-20-G was thinking about how they could permanently link commercial, academic and military computing science and innovation to the Navy. And by 1949, 652 employees and by 1955, 1400. ERA’s headcount grew rapidly. A year later, 420.

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