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bootstrapping: Where should I (developer) as a single-member software company focus my time & efforts to build a current business into a real one with employee help?
JB
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Joy Broto Nath , Global Corporate Trainer & Strategist answered:

Do not assume you know your employees’ skill level and career aspirations. Some of your employees may already have development goals in mind, but do not know how to get started or if the company will support those plans. Other employees may not realize you see potential in them or need encouragement to reach for the next step in their career. She may remain reluctant until you help her understand that those skills are required to move into sales management, her ultimate goal. By talking to employees, you can work together to figure out what role your business can play in their plans as well as what opportunities you can offer them. Readiness comes in a variety of forms, encompassing desire, skills, and experience. Keep in mind that not every employee wants to – or should – move into management, no matter how good they are in their current position. Doing versus managing are quite different skills sets and pushing an employee into a job they are not ready for can have devastating consequences.
You can read more here: https://www.insperity.com/blog/5-steps-to-creating-employee-development-plans-that-truly-work/
Besides if you do have any questions give me a call: https://clarity.fm/joy-brotonath

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