Show notes
Manuel and Nikolai talked about how companies and organizations in general, can scale systematically. Dive with us into the topic and listen to Nikolai's approach and thoughts. Scaling is in fact something really simple. The first step, verbalize everything an get the implicit knowledge out of your brain.When scaling is simple, why so many entrepreneurs struggle with it?How to be focused on things that really matter?What are OKR's, and how can we use them the best way?Why do you want to make yourself as a founder redundant as soon as possible? Excerpts you might want to jump inNikolai tells us what are important aspects when it comes to localizing content and ideas. [03:44]Nikolai speaks about the basics of scaling and how to make yourself redundant. [08:27]How to conduct successful and productive meetings. [12:56]Start your meetings with silence and get aligned. [20:16]Manuel's experiences with getting things done and how OKR's help him to stay focused. [25:38]Scaling means that you are able to liberate yourself and do other things while the core of your business continues to run without you. [30:42]Nikolai's own story of failing and scaling as an entrepreneur. [37:00]Why it is so risky to fall in love with your own product or service [40:57] Links and hints: Books mentioned in this episode.Scaling Up English edition by Verne HarnishWachstum durch Führung: Die 10 entscheidenden Management-Prinzipien by Nikolai Ladanyi and Verne Harnish (German Edition of Scaling Up)Mastering the Rockefeller Habits from Verne HarnishDeath by Meeting: A Leadership Fable...About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business by Patrick LencioniTrillion Dollar Coach: The Leadership Playbook of Silicon Valley's by Bill CampbellMeasure What Matters: OKRs:The Simple Idea that Drives 10x Growth by John DoerrVern Harnish's website Scaling UpThe website from the EO Entrepreneurs' Organization in GermanyFind more details about the Scale Up Summit on October 27.- 28.10.2020 in DüsseldorfGet in contact with Nikolai, writing him an E-MailWatch Manuel's TEDx Talk, and get inspired You can learn more about Flash Hub and Virtual Teams as a service at Flashhub.ioFollow us on facebook and engage on our daily discussions. Connect with us on LinkedINSee what we go for you on our YouTube ChannelGive us your feedback and ask us anything related to our shows or guests. Just drop us a message on [email protected].
