𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻

As startups grow, you must form distinct teams. However, initially you may generate more problems than you solve.

Cross-team collaboration is necessary for scale and leads to powerful innovation, improved workflow, and valuable feedback to prevent falls and fix precipitous issues.

To reach new heights, check your conditions and gear:

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲: Start with the same vision, values, and strategy so everyone knows how the business grows holistically.

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿: Draft a document together that defines purpose, roles, expectations, budget, and constraints. Everyone then signs.

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆: Understand how your clients will succeed. Focus on identifying and thrilling clients which add value.

𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀: Ensure everyone knows how they AND others can succeed. Hire people with the skills to communicate and cooperate.

𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀: Build platforms across teams offering full visibility. Base rewards on behaviors and results which improve the company.

𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸: Measure progress and efficiency. Solicit insights from everyone. Acknowledge when reaching milestones.

Even with these steps, 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 can exist:

Time – Teamwork requires more planning and discussion, so build in extra time for realistic milestones

Effort – More people likely means more disputes, so commit to addressing issues immediately with all parties

Communication – Less contact as teams specialize, so set expectations early and give updates regularly

Costs – New systems to share and monitor projects, so clarify the needs and then invest in the right tools

Align objectives, share insights, and facilitate projects across teams to scale efficiently and to summit unimaginable peaks.

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