Scaling With People How to Maximize Your Team As A Startup | Jennie Yang
On this episode of Scaling with People podcast, Gwenevere chats with Jennie Yang, VP of Coaching & Culture at 15Five, about the challenges that start-ups are facing in today's economy and the key elements they can focus on to prevent them. Jennie shares practical advice on how to create a culture of growth and development, maximize the skills of your team members, and be creative with limited budgets. She also discusses the benefits of hiring a coach to unlock your team's potential and create an environment that honors people's identities and provides a sense of safety.
Gwenevere and Jennie also discuss human-centered design and how start-ups can create a DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging) environment. Yang emphasizes the importance of building personal rapport and being present to create a safe space where people can feel heard and valued.
Finally, Jennie shares insights into the benefits of using 15Five, a tool that enables managers to do their jobs more effectively and reduces regrettable turnover. Whether you're a start-up founder or just interested in building a culture of growth and development, this episode of Scaling with People podcast is a must-listen!
Timestamps/Key Highlights
[02:03] Jennie provides an overview of 15Five
[04:10] Challenges that startups are facing in today's economy
[05:12] How startups can create a culture of coaching and developing when they don't have resources
[08:07] Benefits of creating a culture of growth and development
[10:30] Explanation of talent density
[14:30] Benefits of hiring a coach
[18:54] Importance of founders taking users along their journey
[19:50] Explanation of Human-centered design
[21:10] Creating a DEIB environment
[24:21] Using 15Five’s tool Best Self for building relationships between managers and employees
[28:57] Simple things founders and CEOs can do to create an inclusive environment
[33:13] Benefits of using 15Five