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Inspiring Action with Limited Time and Funding
Hey fam, good to meet you all! The main issue that my team and I have is one of limited action due to a lack of time/funding. For context, we are an early stage tech startup without funding and all members have day jobs and families. We have strong vision, mission, and values and decent communication. What are some ideas for inspiring additional action so that we can get to the next stage?
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New comment Mar 27
1 like • Mar 15
@Daniel Kohli I worked with a few people on a side project and struggled with this exact thing. We decided to do a Design Sprint in our free time to try something new. The outcome of that design sprint was working software tested with real users. During the process I observed some team members displaying more pessimistic than optimistic mindset about the approach. I encouraged them to trust the process and see what happens. By the end, the pessimistic ones came around and were shocked at how much progress we made in that short time, and the insights we acquired. It was building something together and seeing it used by real users that connected us emotionally to our vision and mission again. This reignited that drive we had when we first got together. I wish you the best with this new endeavor!
Balancing deliverable deadlines with collaborative decision making
Collaborative problem solving has its benefits: - Aligned understanding and consensus - Inclusivity and sense or responsibility - Newly gained perspective and insights - and more However, in this fast moving world, my team is often pressured to "just get something thing out." So we do. For example, we make our best assumptions and outline a new process that is supposed to align cross-functional teams on how to deliver faster and more efficiently. We present the process to the group for feedback. Half are not paying attention and the other half are starting to show signs of irritation that they were left out of the initial process. With deadlines and pressure from above along with busy schedules, I often struggle with find the time on the calendars or the strength to facilitate a collaborative problem solving workshop myself. I know I am equipped with the skillset, workshop activities, and digital tools I need to run a successful problem solving workshop, but yet I struggle to put them to use now that I am a leader. Is it fatigue and burnout? Or laziness and lack of motivation? Does/has anyone else experience this? How have you balanced doing the right thing with checking the boxes?
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New comment Mar 15
0 likes • Mar 15
@Nick Casares Hi Nick. Point 2 is resonating with me. I think I often take on my and struggle to delegate or ask for help, not because I want to be in control, but because I do not want to bother others workflows/focus time. But as you have called out, when others are involved they take on more ownership and feel empowered to drive. You gave given me something to think about and work on. Thank you for your response.
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Melissa Reynolds
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@melissa-reynolds-6181
Hi I’m Melissa. I’m Design Ops & Systems Manager at PPG.

Active 234d ago
Joined Mar 12, 2024
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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