Business
Small Businesses & Non-Profits
Building your Business & Team
Book your free 30 minute discovery call here.
- Are you a manager, director, executive director, small business owner, senior pastor, or a Board Member?
- Is your business in one of these seasons: start-up, first big growth spurt, roadblock/downturn, or significant transition?
Renee specializes in working with smaller businesses, churches, and nonprofits (2-50 employees) with extensive experience in healthcare, social services, and faith-based communities.
Her approach can include teaching, mentoring, and coaching sessions, or she can be brought on retainer for a more hands-on experience. Below are vital topics she covers, though this list is not exhaustive.
Understanding Mission, Vision, Values, and Team Culture
It is not enough to have these on your website and office mugs. Everything you do must be done through this lens. Avoid things like mission drift and unclear vision (destination). Ensure you are modeling the values you want for your customers internally with your team.
Understanding Strategic Plans (SMART goals) and Their Alignment with Operating Budgets and Staff Reviews
Strategic plans are manuals and roadmaps for the year. Everything you do must be attached back to it. The budget needs to be in alignment with it. The team must be a part of its creation and support it. Achievements should be connected to these goals to ensure productivity isn’t just busyness.
Understanding Team Roles (Staff, Board, Volunteers)
Regardless of your team’s size, establishing clear roles and boundaries for every team member is vital to your success. Everyone should understand their responsibilities, their support system, and who they serve. Organization charts, job descriptions, and contracts are essential guidelines, enabling smoother and safer progress.
Building the Right Teams
Once you identify your team needs, we’ll assess what you have and what’s missing. You cannot hire the right people without this clarity. Then, you need to be sure your hiring and onboarding process is on point–a disorganized first 90 days can cause you to lose your best new candidate. And the work doesn’t end there! Ongoing success depends on how your team checks in, celebrates accomplishments, provides continuing education, and takes time to rest. Finally, it is crucial to offboard and exit well in the best and worst situations.
