Tech Lead Journal
#162 - Scaling for Success: People Priorities for High-Growth Organizations - Andrew Bartlow
Feb 12, 2024
Andrew Bartlow, co-founder of the People Leader Accelerator and co-author of “Scaling for Success”, discusses common challenges faced by high-growth organizations and strategies for successful scaling. He cautions against blindly adopting best practices, emphasizes the importance of a unique people's playbook, and highlights 7 key people practices including organizational structure, learning & development, and culture & engagement.
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- Establishing role clarity and decision-making processes is crucial for efficient operations and conflict reduction in growing startups.
- Prioritizing key areas of learning and development that align with growth goals yields more effective results than trying to cover every possible opportunity.
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Organizational structure and role clarity
As startups grow and add more employees, the complexity of their organizational structure increases. It is crucial to define role clarity and decision-making processes to reduce conflict and ensure efficient operations. Founders should consider creating stage-appropriate leadership roles, hiring managers who are suited to the company's growth stage. They should also minimize layers in the organization and optimize the span of control to facilitate effective communication and decision-making.
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