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How to leverage organizational storytelling in shaping culture

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Sharing your company’s story can have a powerful and long-lasting impact on company culture —especially during times of change. We found a great example in Culture Renovation: 18 Leadership Actions to Build an Unshakeable Company by Kevin Oakes. In fact, 73 percent of successful culture change efforts relied on stories.

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For tech firms, the risk of not preparing for leadership changes is huge

TechCrunch

You’d think tech companies should be the paradigm of how to prep for leadership transitions, since they operate in such a constant state of flux. It’s best to record this history well before the intense swirl of a leadership transition begins. But this documented history cannot be a hagiography of the departing CEO.

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How to Move Beyond Resolutions to Sustainable New Habits

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Visualize Your Goals: As part of an annual tradition, we started off January 1 in my family by making family vision boards. A vision board is a great way to document your goals for the year and keep those objectives front of mind. Make A “Stop Doing” List: Achievement is not about doing more.

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How to conduct a reduction in force: Planning, execution and follow-up

TechCrunch

At the same time, they’re also struggling to raise fresh capital — and those who are able to raise money and extend runways are navigating the cultural complexities of down rounds. If leadership erred, take responsibility for the mistakes. What is driving the need for a RIF? Could it have been avoided?

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15 Ways to Facilitate Communication Among Cross-Functional Startup Teams

Startup Blogpost

We’ve gathered insights from CEOs, founders, and top executives on their most successful methods, from combining chat and asynchronous video to actively listening and documenting meetings. The mentorship program facilitated the seamless transfer of expertise and nurtured a culture of mutual understanding and respect.

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Do VC Platforms Make Sense?

Both Sides of the Table

While firms define platforms differently, let’s just say they are the services that a VC offers outside of investment capital and partner time on boards or providing intros. They offer leadership conferences, regular content articles on leadership, board pack templates and the like.

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Lesson #337: The 14 Characteristics of a Fundable Startup CEO

Red Rocket

This annual evaluation is meant to be completed by the CEO, their direct reports and the board members in an anonymous 360 aggregated review. Board members are provided with the timely and accurate information they need to asset the business and help the CEO make informed and balanced decisions.

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