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Committees are Where Progress Goes to Die
Manage episode 422874094 series 2690257
In this episode of the Startup Therapy Podcast, we discuss the inefficiencies and dangers of making decisions by committee. Why committees often fail and why founders should avoid relying on them for critical decisions. Tune in to learn why decisive, individual leadership is key to startup success.
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Startup Therapy Podcast
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Wil Schroter
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Ryan Rutan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/
What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
01:34 The reality of committee decision-making
07:06 The problem with collective accountability
11:38 The downside of inclusive decision-making
15:38 The myth of the best decision
17:46 The importance of accountability
23:04 The danger of removing consequences
28:27 Leadership is about making the tough decisions
263 episodes
Manage episode 422874094 series 2690257
In this episode of the Startup Therapy Podcast, we discuss the inefficiencies and dangers of making decisions by committee. Why committees often fail and why founders should avoid relying on them for critical decisions. Tune in to learn why decisive, individual leadership is key to startup success.
Sign up for the Startups Newsletter
https://www.startups.com/newsletter
Resources:
Startup Therapy Podcast
https://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapy
Website
https://www.startups.com/begin
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/startups-co/
Join our Network of Top Founders
Wil Schroter
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilschroter/
Ryan Rutan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/
What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
01:34 The reality of committee decision-making
07:06 The problem with collective accountability
11:38 The downside of inclusive decision-making
15:38 The myth of the best decision
17:46 The importance of accountability
23:04 The danger of removing consequences
28:27 Leadership is about making the tough decisions
263 episodes
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