Most growing companies run up people debt. What's that, you say? It's when you grow so fast your people and processes have trouble keeping up. Your founders need to transform from entrepreneurs to leaders.​ Your culture needs to grow and evolve, while staying aligned with your values. You need enough structures to make people feel safe, but not so much that you stifle creativity. 

This is not an easy task - it's a bit like building the foundations of a house when people already moved in.

Being an entrepreneur is not the same as being a leader

Most founders are driven by an idea, a vision, or a problem in the world they want to solve. This carries the company through the roller coaster that is the life of a startup. But when the team grows, it is easy to lose track of what everyone is doing. Leading a scaleup is radically different from being a startup founder.
Shifting from the role of an entrepreneur to leading others is about shifting from doing everything yourself to motivating and inspiring others. It also requires a great deal of introspection to find the perfect way to take on the role, not to mention learning to communicate in a way that others understand. ​

​Developing and maintaining the culture you want

Culture isn't just about remembering where you started and having cool office parties. It should embody the values you believe in. Especially for those who join later, it is what makes you attractive as an employer, the kind the best people want to commit to. It is also compass for decision making, allowing self-determination and autonomy that is incredibly efficient. 
Just like trees, some of your company culture is visibile to everyone, but most of it (maybe even the most important part) is under the surface. If you don't consciously nourish maintain it, it will become a confusing mix of values and practices. Creating a psychologically safe environment that supports trust, creativity, and wellbeing can be the secret sauce in building a sustainably awesome company. 

Services for Scaleups

INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COACHING
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No two processes are the same, but here are some typical topics for individual & group coaching: 
  • Transitioning from entrepreneurs to leaders
  • Stepping into new roles and responsibilities
  • Personal growth and self-awareness
  • Avoiding harmful stress and burnout

Coaching can be a one-time session to help with a tricky situation, 3-5 sessions on a specific topic, or an ongoing process to help reach goals or grow as a leader. 
TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS
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Our workshops are always a mix of interaction and information. Some popular topics:
  • Team dynamics and collaboration
  • Leadership development
  • Navigating difficult conversations and conflicts
  • Values, culture, psychological safety

Workshops can be short and sweet 1-2 hour sessions, half day for more in-depth discussions, or even one or more full days of intensive work. 
PROBLEM SOLVING TOOLS
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Thinking about the solutions before the problems happen is better than just reacting. For example: 
  • Decision making structures for difficult situations
  • Company guidelines for conflict resolution
  • Mental health and safety planning
  • Scenario planning for people processes

Tools can be built and designed in one-time consultation sessions, or with ongoing support. Building wider systems of support structures is always a custom process.