Want to know what CEO's and entrepreneurs hate? Being told reasons why their ideas won't work.
Entrepreneurs generate many ideas daily - it's one of their superpowers. However, there is a possibility that these ideas can create organizational whiplash and have negative effects on the team: projects left unfinished, unclear strategic vision, and at worst, contribute to high turnover. As an Operations Leader, it's your job to say "no", right?
At Second First we teach Seconds-In-Command how to be "Idea Managers", and make prioritization and decision-making a collaborative effort with the entrepreneur. We share two of these tools in this week's episode of The Right-Hand Roadmap. Click here to listen! >>
In this episode you will:
✅ Be challenged with a mindset shift when it comes to the strengths and differences between the roles of an entrepreneur and Second-In-Command
✅ Discover the necessity of collaborative decision-making with your founder
✅ Receive two tools: one to help a CEO develop and flesh out ideas, and another to help with prioritization (including real-world examples)
...and so much more. So click the link above or find on your favorite podcast platform to listen!
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💻What We’re Using
It's pretty basic, but we created a downloadable Priority Prism tool. We walk you through the process in this week's Right-Hand Roadmap episode, but it allows you to prioritize ideas and initiatives in an objective, formulaic way. (We suggest using this tool before heading into quarterly or annual planning sessions!)
Have an incredible week,
Your friends at Second First
(where the Second-In-Command comes first)