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We met up to discuss my project and then it turned into a “help me organize” session.  I didn’t mind because I realized he was on the right path, just needed a little PPT time aka to take them in groups.

Quick Background:

He set up an agency for Small business to provide advertising support and to help them increase sales. 2 years in and it is growing but the team keeps dropping the ball, he is overworked, he is barely making payroll or overheads and he has hired people who aren’t quite delivering. Kingdom minded, kingdom directed, but what to do.

Most of the things had to do with the

1.  Organogram: which would give clear structure, hierarchy and responsibility. Include JD’s and role description for all.

2. Right People: Firing and hiring quickly to find the right people. Also realizing there are good people, you just gotta look for them. Hire those “Without Ego”, “ who are “Believers”, Who are “Versatile” and who have “Grit”. 

3. Download: Find a way to share a. Your vision to the new GM, b. Your best practices or what you expect the procedures to be with her that way she can oversee drafting of SOPS or unit manuals.

4. SLA: Once you have downloaded, have each unit enter into an SLA with the others so that everyone is clear on what the process and flow is supposed to be. Also they can follow up because that is what we ALL agreed. 

5. Create the Culture: If you want a culture of learning, look for easy ways to foster it. E,g, group lunch where someone teaches on a given topic or shares on a given issue or an article is circulated and then discussed. OH and don;t forget to bring snacks. Always bring snacks!

Next meeting for the Middle of Feb to check in and take next steps

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