The first symptom of an inability to scale is finding yourself doing things that can be done by others (although, admittedly not quite as well). Yes, it is always ideal when the head designer, the company founder, or the architect with her or his name on the door can deal directly with any inquiry. However, in taking on such a task, the leader is not doing the things that only he/ she can do. Leaders of any creative endeavor should focus first on the things that only they can do— things that simply couldn’t be delegated to others. As the founder or originator of a creative pursuit, you may find yourself acting and thinking as the sole owner despite the presence of your team. But if you fail to share ownership, you’ll also fail to get those around you to care. This is not about money; it’s about mentality. Having only one person stay up at night thinking about how to solve a problem or capitalize on a particular opportunity is frankly not enough. You need to engage your team as owners by sharing credit, sharing responsibility, and sharing financial rewards. -Making Ideas Happen
Posted on: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:21:24 +0000
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