How to enable the Founder's Team to look at the bigger picture?

Business Strategy
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A Founder’s Team is expected to be a generalist and take care of conceptualising and execution. However, people might be good in these two aspects in different proportions. How to teach someone in Founder’s Team to see a bigger picture?

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  1. Understand the Importance of a Holistic View in Business
  • Explain to the founder’s team members why having a holistic view is crucial for the success of the business.
  • Emphasize the value of seeing the bigger picture in decision-making and problem-solving.
  1. Provide Resources to Learn About Strategy and Business Management
  • Share relevant articles, books, and case studies that demonstrate the importance of strategic thinking and business management.
  • Encourage team members to attend workshops or training programs on these topics.
  1. Assign Real-Life Projects with a Strategic Focus
  • Assign team members to work on projects that require a strategic approach, such as developing a business plan or analyzing competitors.
  • Provide guidance and feedback on their approach to the project, highlighting the importance of a holistic view and strategic thinking.
  1. Promote Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Encourage team members to collaborate with colleagues from different departments or roles.
  • This will help them gain exposure to different perspectives and learn how to think holistically.
  1. Conduct Regular Strategy Sessions
  • Set up regular strategy sessions to discuss the long-term vision and goals of the business.
  • Involve team members in these discussions and encourage them to share their thoughts and ideas.
  1. Foster a Culture of Continuous Learning
  • Encourage team members to continuously learn and develop their skills.
  • Provide opportunities for learning and growth, such as attending conferences or networking events.

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Welcome @Hereforcookies to the community, and thanks for such a conversation-generating post. In my 5 years of entrepreneurship, I have realized its kind of unreasonable to expect the team to share the founder’s dream and passion. People see a bigger picture when they clearly see whats in it for them. The very moment they realize the benefit, they will be able to see the big picture. @amanchanda As a founder, what’s your take?

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Few pointers to consider:

  1. Founder can consider using the BSQ approach - think Big, act Small, move Quick - keep reminding the team about the big picture even if they are focused on the transactions/execution
  2. Founder to kindle thinking in the team to zoom out. e.g. can they mark 1 hour weekly on their calendar to zoom out of transactions and think of the impact of their actions on company, customer, society, industry
  3. assign mentors and coaches to the team from diverse backgrounds who can give guidance from varied functions to trigger their thinking
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