Startups For the Rest of Us TinySeed Tales 7 | The Growing Pains of Delegation
Dec 5, 2019
Craig Hewitt, founder of Castos, shares his journey of managing a growing team. He discusses the emotional challenges of delegation and the necessity for founders to adapt their roles. Communication is a key focus, especially in remote setups, as he emphasizes daily standups and empowering autonomy. Craig also highlights the importance of a unified vision for team cohesion, recounting the struggles of a stalled feature launch and the strategies implemented for improvement. The chat culminates in insights on refining user onboarding and marketing to boost growth.
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Delegation Overwhelm
- Craig Hewitt felt overwhelmed delegating tasks, doing double the work.
- Communication broke down, and the team wasn't coordinated.
Low Point Analysis
- Craig's low point involved poor communication and stalled progress on a key feature.
- He felt pressure to push the team, but the company wasn't functioning autonomously.
Founder Responsibility
- Set up your team for success to improve happiness and productivity.
- Take ownership of team issues, as it's ultimately the founder's responsibility.