What are the biggest challenges in growing and scaling a team? What were your biggest obstacles and how did you overcome them?
5 Answers
Adobe Head of GTM Strategy, APAC & Japan • 1y
I think one of the key issues with growing and scaling a team is losing track of what makes a great team. This starts with creating a culture of empowerment, safety, open...
2875 Views
Actively AI VP of Marketing | Formerly Mezmo, Sauce Labs • 11mo
The biggest challenge is that as the team changes, the business also changes. Our product strategy might pivot, our cross-functional ways of working could be reset, etc. ...
500 Views
Upcoming Event
Mastering Market Research
Morningstar Head of Marketing, Enterprise Solutions | Formerly CaptureX, Medline Industries • 3y
The biggest challenge for me is scaling my management style as the team has grown. It’s not easy! I want to be a manager who’s responsive to the needs of my direct report...
804 Views
Samsara Former Sr. Director | Head Of Product & Partner Marketing • 3y
Change Management: As you grow the team, you will have to restructure and assign new responsibilities to individuals. This can be tough when you are going from a do-it-al...
1299 Views
The hardest part in growth and scale is the balance between process, oversight and autonomy. A 5 person team is well aligned, you know what everyone is working on, and ea...
422 Views
Related Questions
What are your biggest challenges in enabling global sales teams, and how do you overcome them?How do you get buy-in from multiple teams on a longterm strategic initiative when they are bogged down with daily fires. And how do you sustain their interest and commitment?What are some unexpected challenges when it comes to influencing and creating a product marketing strategy with a global team?