The activities have outgrown the founder’s capacity to be a part of everything. Coaching and a different voice can help with the delicate balance of giving up control and delegating to a team and helping the team reimagine their leadership roles. “Communicate your ideas, distribute the resources, and get out of the way,” is made to sound simple by Jack Welch, former GE CEO. It can be.... if the right people are in the right seat, processes are established, and there is a strong culture of communication. We can help get that structure in place.

The next set of changes probably require a big commitment, bringing fear of the unknown for the team and presenting more risk to management. With new perspective and an experienced guide, the team can push through the ceiling with developed growth strategies and operational plans to support them.

Selecting the right metrics (not necessarily more) is essential to take action. Outside perspective can help the team ensure the right things make their way to a timely scorecard. "It is not the beauty of a building you should look at; it’s the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time." - David Allan Coe

If growth is the goal and there is more value to create, comfort isn’t a place to settle in. The apprehension of change could be stifling innovation. The will to be uncomfortable must be summoned for a long journey. Nurturing confidence and strengths while supplying new resources will help the team reach new heights.

Small companies are challenged everyday allocating all resources toward the core business that the company relies on. Sometimes different skillsets are needed to get your new idea off the ground while not detracting from the core.