Leadership in Startups: Upside Down at 150 People
Why take this course?
🚀 Leadership in Startups: Upside Down at 150 People 🌪️
Course Headline: A crash course for startups on leadership, strategy, culture, team building, and more (from an SVP of startup marketing).
Introduction: "Something weird happens to companies when they hit 150 people." This was the title of an article I read on Quartz last year, and after reading it, my reaction was: "Yes! That's it. Finally, someone understands what startups go through!!"
For context, my name's Dinesh Thiru and I run marketing here at Udemy. I joined way back in 2011 when we were about 5 people and have seen us through the whole wild startup ride of ups, downs, sideways, back ups, and more. It's been an incredible journey filled with learning and leadership experiences. But there was one time in particular that no one prepared me for...
The Transformation: In the summer of 2015, Udemy was 150 people... and by the end of 2016, we were 250. And that is when everything went upside down. All the things that used to work stopped. All the things we thought would work didn't. And in a certain sense, we had to re-invent how we operated as a company.
The Root of Change: All thanks to Robbin Dunbar, a social anthropologist who discovered a cognitive limit to the number of relationships an individual can maintain. His famous "Dunbar's number" suggests that our brains can handle 150 meaningful relationships. So when Udemy hit that threshold, everything changed.
Course Highlights:
- Mission and Vision: Defining your North Star for the journey beyond 150 people.
- Strategy: Adapting your approach to keep up with growth.
- Culture: Fostering a strong company culture that can scale.
- Team Building: Scaling teams without losing the startup magic.
- Organizational Design: Structuring for efficiency and scalability.
- Goal Setting: Aligning goals across teams for cohesive progress.
- Communication: Keeping everyone informed and connected as you grow.
What You'll Learn:
- 🎯 Mission and Vision: How to clearly articulate your company's purpose beyond the 150 employee mark.
- 📈 Strategy: Crafting a scalable strategy that keeps you aligned with your mission.
- 🤝 Culture: Building and maintaining a culture that not only survives but thrives as you scale.
- 🛠️ Team Building: Techniques for scaling teams effectively without losing the startup feel.
- 🏗️ Organizational Design: Insights into designing an organization that supports your growth and the needs of a larger team.
- 🎯 Goal Setting: How to set and achieve goals at scale, ensuring every team member knows their purpose and impact.
- 🗣️ Communication: Mastering communication to ensure everyone is heard and informed as your company grows.
Why Take This Course? If your startup is getting ready to pass the 150-person milestone, this crash course in leadership, strategy, culture, team building, and more will prepare you for what's ahead. You'll learn from my experiences at Udemy, where we navigated these challenges successfully. Join me, and let's turn this upside down world right side up!
Enroll Now: Embark on a journey to master leadership in the dynamic environment of a growing startup. Sign up for "Leadership in Startups: Upside Down at 150 People" and transform your leadership skills to thrive as your company scales. Let's tackle the challenges of growth together! 🌟
Final Thought: Remember, as your company grows beyond 150 people, it's not just about adding more chairs or desks. It's about evolving the way you lead, communicate, and connect with your team. With this course, you'll be equipped to handle the upside down world of startup growth and come out on top. Let's get started! 🚀✨
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