JLBC UNDERSTANDING LEADERSHIP

JLBC UNDERSTANDING LEADERSHIP

JLBC Growing with your role

Growth is built into the vision of most organizations, and when an organization grows, its leaders must be prepared to adapt. Your role as a leader may become more significant and strategic with each organizational transition, so anticipating change is a cornerstone of thinking like an effective leader.

JLBC 3x

JLBC more revenue is generated by founder-run large US companies

over 15 years

JLBC Start-up

When an organization starts up, it is entrepreneurial—focused on delivering a new service to new customers. Often, communication is informal, and people are prepared to put in long hours. Customer feedback is quick, and the small group of people responds rapidly with enthusiasm and energy.

Leadership at this stage is about keeping close to customers and staff and encouraging new ideas. As a leader, you may well be involved in frontline activities and decisions.

JLBC Rapid growth

As the organization grows, you may see problems with the quality of delivery. Communication with the team may become more formal, and some initial energy and initiative can be lost. More of your time will be spent designing and implementing systems, structures, and standards.

At this stage, you need to work hard at remaining accessible to people who seek your advice and resist retreating into a pure management role.