The Delegation Stage Guidebook: 20-34 Employees
The Delegation Stage Guidebook: 20-34 Employees
As the first enterprise-centric Stage, delegation is crucial. Stage 3 represents the hardest transition for the owner due to the dramatic shift in their relationship with the business. Investing in the beginnings of an early-stage management team is critical to set up the business for future growth.
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A Stage 3 business has between 20-34 Employees. As the Delegation Stage, A Stage 3 company is in the process of shifting from being owner-centric to enterprise-centric. As such, this Stage is often one of the most difficult for the CEO. People are a top priority, with an early form of a management team being developed to prepare for further growth. The organization must be equal parts cautious and confident, with a leader who coaches the employees and promotes staff buy-in while still exemplifying a standard of excellence.
This book concisely presents the research-based rules for growth that will guide a business owner through the challenges of running a Stage 3 business. The chapters are based on the unique dimensions of the Stages of Growth methodology, and include an introduction to each topic as well as the specific findings for Stage 3 organizations.
Nearly every dimension represents an ideal for businesses to follow. For that reason, after the definition of each dimension, you’ll find a section that illustrates what happens when a business is out of alignment with the ideal. This brief example serves to cement the concepts that have been discussed and bring each dimension down to a more tangible level.
To help you put the information to use immediately, there is also an application section at the end of each chapter. You’ll find three or four questions to help you reflect on the material and apply it to your business, as well as a tip that you can carry with you.
Every business owner’s journey is different, but that doesn’t mean you have to forge a path on your own.
