The Introvert Leader

Starting a New Team/Department: Expert Tips for Success

March 20, 2024 Austin Hopkins
Starting a New Team/Department: Expert Tips for Success
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The Introvert Leader
Starting a New Team/Department: Expert Tips for Success
Mar 20, 2024
Austin Hopkins

In this episode, I discuss Starting a New Team or department. This experience can be incredibly fulfilling yet challenging. I share my top strategies, pitfalls to avoid, and key areas to focus on. Whether you are starting a new team or department, you don't want to miss the value of this episode.


Timestamps
00:24 - Austin Update

03:23 - Listener Q & A: Your questions, our answers.

04:56 - Why Discuss Starting A New Team/Department

05:30 - Start With The End In Mind: Learn why starting with a clear vision and end goal in mind is crucial for the success of your new team or department.

11:34 - Culture: Explore why culture is so crucial in shaping the identity and dynamics of a newly formed team or department.

19:33 - Mission/Vision/Why: Listen to the significance of creating a compelling mission, vision, and purpose collaboratively with your new team or department.

23:58 - Value: Value is the only thing that matters. If you aren't creating it, you are failing. Hear about the easy ways to add value quickly.

28:20 - Routines: Learn how implementing effective routines can bring much-needed structure to your new team/department.

35:22 - Test/Experiment/Learn: Discover the importance of adopting a mindset of experimentation and continuous learning to drive innovation and growth within your new team or department.

38:00 - Story Time: I share the story of the first team I started.

41:05 - Challenge For Listeners: Brainstorm a new team idea and bring it to your boss. 
You won't regret taking the risk.


Resources

Find Your Team Why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp0HIF3SfI4


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In this episode, I discuss Starting a New Team or department. This experience can be incredibly fulfilling yet challenging. I share my top strategies, pitfalls to avoid, and key areas to focus on. Whether you are starting a new team or department, you don't want to miss the value of this episode.


Timestamps
00:24 - Austin Update

03:23 - Listener Q & A: Your questions, our answers.

04:56 - Why Discuss Starting A New Team/Department

05:30 - Start With The End In Mind: Learn why starting with a clear vision and end goal in mind is crucial for the success of your new team or department.

11:34 - Culture: Explore why culture is so crucial in shaping the identity and dynamics of a newly formed team or department.

19:33 - Mission/Vision/Why: Listen to the significance of creating a compelling mission, vision, and purpose collaboratively with your new team or department.

23:58 - Value: Value is the only thing that matters. If you aren't creating it, you are failing. Hear about the easy ways to add value quickly.

28:20 - Routines: Learn how implementing effective routines can bring much-needed structure to your new team/department.

35:22 - Test/Experiment/Learn: Discover the importance of adopting a mindset of experimentation and continuous learning to drive innovation and growth within your new team or department.

38:00 - Story Time: I share the story of the first team I started.

41:05 - Challenge For Listeners: Brainstorm a new team idea and bring it to your boss. 
You won't regret taking the risk.


Resources

Find Your Team Why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp0HIF3SfI4


The Introvert Leader Dispatch (Newsletter) It's free to subscribe, and it's packed with value. 

https://theintrovertleader.beehiiv.com/subscribe


Career Coaching

Do you want to take your career to the next level?

Book your free career clarity call here.


Engage

Austin Update
Listener Q & A
Why Discuss Starting A New Team/Department
Start With The End In Mind
Culture
Mission/Vision/Why
Value
Routines
Test/Experiment/Learn
Story Time
Challenge For Listeners