Every startup has a dedicated set of people working day and night to make the idea a success. This doesn’t happen in one day nor does it happen at an individualistic level. One of the Key Factors to Success are Great Teams.
Once you have your startup up and running, every founder dreams of scaling up. With scaling comes more responsibilities which require hard work to deliver with the same passion. It is obvious that as the business grows, so does the team behind it. Team building is an art and many successful entrepreneurs pledge to it.
Though a necessity, it is not easy to manage a large set of diverse individuals. Here are a few ways that would prove useful:
Make your vision the team’s vision: As a founder you may have a clear vision of where you see the company after a few years, but members of your team may not be able to follow through. Sometimes we are more focused on the short term goals and lose sight of the bigger picture. As a leader you should make your team understand your vision and treat it as their own.
Communicate effectively: There should be good communication not only from the top to down but from the bottom up as well. Team members should be able to communicate well with each other, then only they can work together. Get your team to know each other well, because people who know each other socially collaborate better. It is always a great idea to create a sense of community in your team.
Build accountability: As your team grows, it must be accountable to one another. As a leader it is great to set an example, show your team that you can be held accountable for your mistakes too. There should be trust and building trust is only possible if the team is working together for a common goal.
Adapt to the environment: As a startup it is unlikely you have specialists for every field. Each team member is generally filling more than one shoe. Effective teams develop the skills needed along with their business and there in lies their strength. If someone is lacking experience or knowledge in a particular field, they build it up on the way.
What are your experiences as a team member or a leader? Let us know in the comments below.
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