Think about it this way: a startup moves fast and moves boldly because it has to by necessity and design. Its small size means there’s not much overhead and also that lines of communication are clear. The presence of a founder, a CEO, or at most a small group of cofounders and execs who can make decisions fast and feel singularly accountable for the outcome makes the results personal. If the company wins, they win. If the company fails, they fail.It’s exactly the same for small teams within a large company, which is why they’re crucial. Amazon’s structure built on teams of no more than ten people is a testament to how to scale up a company without losing the urgency, focus, and quality of talent that characterizes a startup by building a large company out of what are essentially many startups. Among other things, it eliminates complexity of collaboration, which grows rapidly with the size of a company. That means it’s (almost) exponentially more difficult … [Read more...] about The “dozen-bagel” secret to preserving startup spirit as your company grows
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These companies say they’re suspending donations to GOP members who opposed certifying Biden’s victory
Last Wednesday was, of course, not only the certification process, but the day when a group of pro-Trump insurrectionists—after months of GOP lawmakers pushing the false narrative that the election was stolen—violently stormed the Capitol Building, leading to the deaths of five people. Yet in the wake of the attack, 147 GOP members of Congress, including eight Senators, still voiced opposition to certifying Biden as the winner of the 2020 presidential election. … [Read more...] about These companies say they’re suspending donations to GOP members who opposed certifying Biden’s victory
Overcoming Corporate Culture Challenges When Your Company Spans The Globe
Ironically, more than just development took off in India, which was beginning to grow rapidly as the U.S. market roiled and stagnated. In India, Zedo also developed customers, to the point where 75% of the ads served on Indian sites are served by Zedo. The company, however, was still headquartered in San Francisco, and the corporate staff was somewhat unfamiliar with the Indian staff. It’s not that simple to manage remotely, especially when the time zones are flipped (12.5 hours+ difference between India and PST). … [Read more...] about Overcoming Corporate Culture Challenges When Your Company Spans The Globe
12 fitness and workout products that ‘Fast Company’ editors swear by
AloMovesAloMoves has become one of our consistent favorites. Created by style-savvy yoga-wear brand AloYoga, the subscription service features thousands of studio classes—including yoga, HIIT, and barre—but also mindfulness training, with coach-led meditation sessions geared toward stress release, breath work, and sleep. … [Read more...] about 12 fitness and workout products that ‘Fast Company’ editors swear by
3 organizational rules key to building a healthy remote company
Many organizations are likely to deal with this in 2021. Prior to the pandemic, 2.5% of U.S. employees during 2017-2018 worked from home. Currently, over 40% of the workforce is working remotely due to the outbreak of COVID-19. And a recent study suggests that 37% of U.S. jobs can be done from home. Many leaders, just like the family member I mentioned, are adamant that employees don’t need to come back. If this is indeed the case, there are several factors organizations should be aware of to prepare for this change in culture. … [Read more...] about 3 organizational rules key to building a healthy remote company