Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Yet I find in my mentoring practice that more and more team members prefer the human-centered approach and respond with more engagement and commitment. I’ve found that you can best start by asking for another perspective, whether of yourself or a team member. Make your culture psychologically safe for courageous team member actions.

Leadership 280

Leadership Agile Demand Search 280

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2023

In my experience, and the feedback from investors, most “new” ideas have been tried many times, and where they came from is not relevant. You need a dedicated team, gleaned from your network of informal connections between family members, friends, and individual relationships with other professionals.

Technical Review 373

Technical Review Software Review Due Diligence Entrepreneur 373

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2023

This is a positive culture created by an atmosphere of trust and confidence in the solution, as well as other members of the team. The best startups give everyone business cards and encourage team members to talk about the business with anyone who should be interested. Empower engagement. Encourage networking. Reward success.

Founder 239

Founder Architecture Startup Public Relations 239

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

With real-time online reviews and feedback via the Internet, and instant relationships via social media, a voice from the top that is inconsistent with what is heard from the firing line defines a dysfunctional and noncompetitive company for today’s customer. When selecting members, value fit over experience.

Developer 387

Developer Startup Social Media Internet 387

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2021

The process must be employee friendly, as well as customer friendly, and have feedback mechanisms to correct poor results. Companies with great service routinely spend 3% to 5% of salaries training team members – experienced as well as new. If service employees are not happy, the process isn’t working yet. Train and coach continuously.

Technical Review 385

Technical Review Salary Metrics Matching 385

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2022

I find that some leaders are so driven by purpose, that they fail to relate to other people, or recognize what it takes to motivate other team members. Always assume positive intent, stay present, be open-minded, actively listen, the thank the person for their feedback. It’s important not to be defensive in listening to feedback.

Leadership 352

Leadership Partner Developer Management 352

The Startup Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

They must convey clear instructions to all team members so that everyone knows what to expect and what is expected of them. They can use these meetings to establish a good rapport and discuss progress and feedback. Implement Employee Feedback Sometimes, business owners complicate the process more than it is.

Employee 118

Employee Salary Canada Retention 118

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 29, 2019

If you are like most entrepreneurs I know, there just aren’t enough hours in a day to get all your own work done, as well as run the many one-hour meetings each team member seems to demand for decisions and mentoring. You want team members to provide input openly, honestly and without fear of retribution.

Elevator Pitch 312

Elevator Pitch Technical Review Dividend Leadership 312

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

Cloud-based platforms provide real-time access to financial data from any location, enabling team members to work synchronously and efficiently. Define each team member’s role, outlining their specific duties, deliverables, and expectations.

Operations 129

Operations Software Review Technical Review Cloud 129

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A significant advantage if you have team members in different time zones, right? Below are ten essential steps to guide you through the hiring process, from defining your project needs to onboarding your team members: Define Your Project Goals It’s essential to define your project requirements. Absolutely!

Development Team Review 120

Development Team Review Software Developers Software Development Software Review 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 19, 2022

As I talk to business owners and entrepreneurs, I’m surprised at how many complain about team members who feel taken for granted , or have contributions not appreciated. Some good team members I know can’t resist the urge to say “yes” to all new requests, even when it jeopardizes their ability to deliver existing high priority work.

Technical Review 298

Technical Review Agile Leadership Technology 298

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2019

For example, it may seem quicker and more effective to hand your service desk employees the store policy manual, and tell them to follow the rules, rather than spend time coaching them on how to really listen to customer feedback, and use their strengths to build customer loyalty. Team members want development plus satisfaction.

Management 239

Management Technical Review .Net Employee 239

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

That means constantly seeking feedback, taking time for relevant seminars and guidance, and looking for positive changes in the organization. For example, if feedback tells you that you don’t communicate well, start measuring yourself on how many times you send out unsolicited notes on status, strategy, guidance, and praise for results.

Developer 311

Developer Leadership Demand Entrepreneur 311

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

This is a positive culture created by an atmosphere of trust and confidence in the solution, as well as other members of the team. The best startups give everyone business cards and encourage team members to talk about the business with anyone who should be interested. Empower engagement. Encourage networking. Reward success.

Developer 326

Developer Marketing Architecture Startup 326

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Due diligence always involves on-site visits, informal discussions with any or all members of the team, vendors, and good customers as well as bad. This should be a validation of prior assessments, based on any recent changes in trends, economic conditions and customer feedback data. Traction in the marketplace.

Technical Review 296

Technical Review Due Diligence Term Sheet Bankruptcy 296

Rembrandt Communications

MARCH 1, 2022

Yes, In the last two years, work styles have changed dramatically, but your team members still need to communicate the same messaging at the same time for the best results. It’s much better if all of your team members work together on an overall plan and concentrate efforts on a single campaign with a single message at a time.

Campaign 245

Campaign Social Media PR Public Relations 245

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Investors, partners, team members, and customers implicitly value or devalue a startup based on the leader’s physical presence, emotional identity, social skills, intellectual agility, moral values, and past performance in the domain. I have paraphrased his key points here as follows: Leader personal impact. Focus on talent and people growth.

Technical Review 323

Technical Review Due Diligence Valuation Leadership 323

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Listen to customer feedback and tune your vision. Learn to take action quickly on feedback, diligently solve problems, and build momentum toward your objective. Certainly you need to keep this in mind as you select key team members as well.

Technical Review 332

Technical Review Metrics Leadership Technology 332

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2024

It would help if you worked with other team members to create a proper workflow incorporating electronic signatures and online document sharing. It is a significant shift that requires staff members to undergo rigorous training. This plan should outline your objectives and how you intend to implement the system.

Software Review 144

Software Review Technical Review Software Security 144

Board Effect

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Generative AI has the potential to be a powerful tool for nonprofit organizations, but it also requires board members to understand the challenges and ethical concerns it presents, along with its benefits. Here are key points for board members to keep in mind: Training AI is a new technology, and everyone’s learning curve is different.

Generative AI 98

Generative AI ChatGPT Software Review Technical Review 98

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

If you are one of those leaders or team members who really wants to change things, here are some key indicators of the problems that I have seen, and some pragmatic guidance on how to get things moving in the right direction: Team members fail to speak up for fear of retribution. Team members just don’t feel protected.

Management 239

Management Technical Review Social Media Hiring 239

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 1, 2022

Winning business owners really listen and act on feedback from customers and advisors. Foster healthy disagreements among key team members. Successful business leaders don’t surround themselves with “yes” people, or team members that never speak up. Accept change as a way of life in achieving success.

Technical Review 302

Technical Review Social Media Metrics Hosting 302

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2023

Others can be present for effect, but deferrals to team members for answers are a sign of weakness. Acknowledging feedback and actually listening for ways to improve will always lead to a positive impression. More importantly, investors want to see and hear the top guy – typically the founder or CEO.

Technical Review 369

Technical Review Elevator Pitch Angel Investor Matching 369

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Individual team members should feel connected to one another in some way. Give feedback. Pay attention to how your employees are communicating with you and others, and be prepared to give them actionable feedback. Collect feedback. Foster personal connections. What steps might they take to improve? Which habits need work?

Distribution 261

Distribution Software Review Employee Software 261

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2024

It allows for an ongoing feedback loop, which guarantees that the provided product can adapt to changing needs and allows for rapid revisions. By dividing projects into smaller, more manageable chunks, agile becomes the compass that teams need to navigate uncertainty.

Framework 146

Framework SCRUM Management Agile 146

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2023

Pay attention to feedback from others, as well as how your emotions impact your thinking. The essence of empowerment is that when team members are empowered, they are encouraged to act and lead with authority, make decisions, and perform various acts consistent with their competence and motivation.

Leadership 281

Leadership Agile Demand Developer 281

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Encourage Your Patients To Leave Feedback And Reviews Just like in the case of any other business, you’ll need to get to know the pain points of your “customers” , as well as the problems they are trying to solve. Be sure to involve all members of your team in this mission!

Software Review 103

Software Review Software Community Channel 103

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 4, 2023

Soliciting user-generated online feedback and reviews. Every team member needs to constantly seek forces that can multiply their impact and productivity. The speed, interactivity, and sharing we can do today through the social media networks of Twitter, Facebook, and many others is a major force multiplier. Marty Zwilling

Silicon Valley 265

Silicon Valley Flash Social Media Software Review 265

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 10, 2020

If the company has employees, by implicating the entire team, each member can obtain a clear view of the process and contribute to future fixes and enhancements. In cases where customer feedback is provided to the development team, it is crucial that communication be a two-way street.

Customer 347

Customer Development Team Review Advisory Board Private Equity 347

Board Effect

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The most valuable board members are those whose professions, networks and expertise bring concrete benefits to support the mission — and these are people who already have plenty to do. To preserve what makes a board member great — their time, energy and other resources — nonprofit leaders can turn to technology.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Technology Software Review Government 52

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Managers must define work hours and workloads, so that team members would understand their roles, responsibilities, and scope of work. It’s normal for team members to feel isolated as they transition from in-office workspaces to work-at-home schemes. Tools are vital in ensuring constant communication between team members.

Management 165

Management Software Review Video Audio 165

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2022

Common sense and emotionally driven decisions are sub- optimal in assessing team members. Make sure subjective feedback is buttressed by objective data before making decisions. I have added my own observations to theirs as follows: People decision making by gut, more than data. Measuring efficiency rather than effectiveness.

Analytics 303

Analytics Hiring Open Source Employee 303

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2023

For example, you may have customers waiting for a call-back on an issue, or a team member waiting for your work before they can move forward. Learn to delegate or partner with others, and work on being comfortable with feedback that may feel like criticism for being less than perfect.

Social Media 274

Social Media Media Email Management 274

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Companies follow specific standards to ensure the customers’ perception of the brand, through their interactions with every staff member, is exceptional from the time the consumer makes contact until there is an establishment of repeat business or loyalty. – Pay attention to feedback. The investment is no small commitment.

Customer 140

Customer Audience Retention Revenue 140

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Consistently review and respond to relevant online feedback. All significant feedback, both positive and negative, should be acknowledged or answered in a timely and non-defensive fashion to show that you are listening and care. Invest your time in networking online, as well as offline.

Product 319

Product Technical Review Entrepreneur Reputation 319

Board Effect

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In a session at a recent Diligent conference, three industry experts gathered to share their experience, explore board member onboarding, and discuss how technology can be used to bring new trustees “into the fold” ready to contribute. Megan said, “We see it [onboarding] as a series of meetings for our new members.”

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Software Review Government CPA 52

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

In fact, in my experience as an executive and a mentor to entrepreneurs, sustainable results require a balance between hard work and learning , for you and your team members. The best way to establish trust is by being open, asking questions, listening to the answers, and giving candid feedback. Empower team members to initiate change.

Metrics 235

Metrics Global Hiring Entrepreneur 235