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Episode Synopsis
As companies grow their company culture also grows and evolves. When that happens there are two common reactions:
Slap on some shiny new process or HR tactic that they heard some Fortune 500 company was using
Try desperately to hold on to their existing culture and stop it from evolving
Both of these reactions often make things worse.
So what do you do if you’re leading a high-growth company and want to make sure you have a vibrant culture and the right mix of processes and freedom? That’s the exact question I kicked around with Andrew Bartlow on today’s episode.
What it boils down to is awareness, critical thinking, and intentionality.
You need an awareness that the changes you’re experiencing are a natural evolution for a high-growth company. Then think critically about what might work for your specific company. Don’t just blindly copy an approach from a company you admire. Finally, be intentional with your changes. Don’t make them for the sake of making them. Really think through what your intended outcome is.
Simple, right? But definitely not easy.
About our guest:
Andrew Bartlow is a Human Resources and Talent Management expert and the co-author of Scaling for Success: People Priorities for High Growth Organizations. He leads Series B Consulting, which focuses on rapid growth, and the People Leader Accelerator, the preeminent development program for startup HR leaders. He’s worked with clients like Masterclass and many others to help them overcome obstacles in a hyper-growth phase.
You can connect with Andrew on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/bartlow.
Resources:
Who Should Founders Listen to For Advice
Evolution and Revolution as Organizations Grow
Slap on some shiny new process or HR tactic that they heard some Fortune 500 company was using
Try desperately to hold on to their existing culture and stop it from evolving
Both of these reactions often make things worse.
So what do you do if you’re leading a high-growth company and want to make sure you have a vibrant culture and the right mix of processes and freedom? That’s the exact question I kicked around with Andrew Bartlow on today’s episode.
What it boils down to is awareness, critical thinking, and intentionality.
You need an awareness that the changes you’re experiencing are a natural evolution for a high-growth company. Then think critically about what might work for your specific company. Don’t just blindly copy an approach from a company you admire. Finally, be intentional with your changes. Don’t make them for the sake of making them. Really think through what your intended outcome is.
Simple, right? But definitely not easy.
About our guest:
Andrew Bartlow is a Human Resources and Talent Management expert and the co-author of Scaling for Success: People Priorities for High Growth Organizations. He leads Series B Consulting, which focuses on rapid growth, and the People Leader Accelerator, the preeminent development program for startup HR leaders. He’s worked with clients like Masterclass and many others to help them overcome obstacles in a hyper-growth phase.
You can connect with Andrew on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/bartlow.
Resources:
Who Should Founders Listen to For Advice
Evolution and Revolution as Organizations Grow
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