Think & Grow

🔍 Are Engineers the Unsung Heroes of Innovation? In today's fast-paced tech world, involving engineers early in problem-solving can be game-changing. Why? Here's a quick rundown: - Emotional Attachment: Engineers who engage directly with customer feedback and pain points often gain a deeper emotional connection to the project. - Product Insight: Having built the product, they understand its intricacies better than anyone, making their input invaluable. - Space for Creativity: Engineers can drive true innovation when given the freedom to explore problems. Pierre Bergamin

🎉 New Year, New Opportunities! 🎉 Are you a C-suite leader with startup or scale-up experience? Are you considering your next career move? Whether you’re looking for a step up, a fresh challenge, or the chance to lead transformative growth, now is the perfect time to explore your options. Let’s kick off 2025 with a confidential conversation about your career goals and how we can help you achieve them. Your dream role might be closer than you think! 🌟 Current Opportunities: Country Manager Regional Sales Manager Head of Brand Senior Frontend Developer 📲 Explore these opportunities and more here: https://lnkd.in/gDu3G8Eg #ExecutiveLeadership #StartupCareers #ScaleUpSuccess #NewYearNewOpportunities

Does Culture Fit Kill Innovation? If innovation is key to survival, could our focus on "culture fit" hold us back? When organizations prioritize hiring to align with existing norms, they may unintentionally stifle creativity, diversity of thought, and the innovation needed to thrive. Our article explores: 🔹 How overemphasizing culture fit can lead to groupthink and limit creativity. 🔹 The importance of a "culture add" approach to foster diverse perspectives. 🔹 Actionable steps to build a culture where innovation thrives. 🚀 It's time to rethink how we approach team dynamics to unlock sustainable growth and success. 👉 Read the full article here: Does Culture Fit Kill Innovation? https://lnkd.in/g6KmDKBC #Innovation #DiversityAndInclusion #CultureAdd #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #ThinkAndGrow

🎉 What a Year! 🎉. 2024 has been a milestone year for us at Think & Grow, and we wanted to share a few highlights as we wrap up 2024 and look forward to 2025! ✅ 140+ workshops empowering businesses worldwide 🌏 15 countries travelled to unlock growth potential 👥 50+ talented people hired for scaling organisations 🍽️ 30+ dinners filled with meaningful, transformative conversations 🎤 20+ client speaker sessions sharing valuable insights As the year winds down, we reflect on the incredible partnerships and successes that made this journey possible. ✨ Wishing you joy, peace, and prosperity this holiday season. Here’s to an inspiring and growth-filled 2025 ahead! Thank you for participating in our journey—we look forward to achieving even more together next year. Thank you to all our Thinkers: Anthony Sochan Jonathan Jeffries (JJ) Aymee Cornish Chia H. Paul Mitchinson Kate Harris Vicky K. William McCahey James Dietrich Andrew Cantle Stuart Kelly Joshua Roser De'Angello Harris, 🌏 Christophe Hovette Jules H (Assoc. CIPD) 🌏 Reynolds Tang-Smith Wu Wenyi (Richard) Laurent Deheuvels Andree Maragfoou Simon Robinson Joshua Roser Melanie Hughes May Hum, CPA, CGA, FCCA Michelle (MJ) Brodie Elisia Retsas Joshua Roser Higor Torchia Robert Bryant Let’s continue to Think & Grow 🚀 #Scaleup #startup #growth #expansion #hired

🔍 Navigating the challenges of rapid growth while maintaining productivity and morale can feel like a tightrope walk in today’s business landscape. Developer happiness is a crucial concern, but there's a new player on the field: AI. 🚀 In the realm of AI, its security implications are tomorrow's talking points. Malicious actors are leveraging AI in unprecedented ways, and preparing for these evolving threats is crucial. Cybersecurity isn't just a priority; it's a necessity. Our latest poll reveals that these issues keep many at night. The results? Ensuring cybersecurity and compliance topped the list, which is closely followed by the need to stay ahead of emerging tech trends. What are your thoughts on balancing growth and security in this fast-paced environment? Learn more about our speakers: Pierre Bergamin - CTO, InDebted Rajini Carpenter - CTO, Beforepay Group Joseph Vartuli - CTO, CreditorWatch Anthony Sochan, Co-Founder, Think & Grow Watch the full webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gV4pzTYj #Cybersecurity #AITrends #DeveloperHappiness #EmergingTech #BusinessGrowth #Productivity

What is Collective Leadership and Why It Works? Success isn’t about one person carrying the burden but team-driven growth. We know that leveraging the strengths of a diverse executive team is key to driving corporate expansion. Here’s why Collective Leadership works: 1️⃣ Growth is a team effort: Leaders like CIOs and CFOs play pivotal roles in scaling businesses. Their contributions are invaluable yet often under-recognized. 2️⃣ Leadership is distributed: Shared goals and accountability reduce pressure on the CEO, fostering cohesive execution and better results. 💡 What #Techleaders should focus on: ✔️ Distribute Growth Responsibility: Empower your leadership team with shared objectives. ✔️ Cultivate Collaborative Leadership: Build alignment through emotional intelligence and a collaborative culture. ✔️ Engage Fellow Executives: Unite your team with a clear agenda and shared goals. At Think & Grow, we specialize in aligning founders and leadership teams for scalable success. Whether through Executive Search or Growth Workshops, we help identify blockers, clarify growth objectives, and develop strategies for collective execution. Let’s scale together. 🚀 https://lnkd.in/gkWqpJkY #CollectiveLeadership #GrowthStrategy #UnifiedLeadership #ThinkAndGrow #BusinessScaling

🔍 Navigating Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration in Product Development 🔍 In today’s dynamic business landscape, the intersection of product design and engineering is the starting point. Our organization has become a hub where design, engineering, and data seamlessly merge. Yet, new challenges have emerged—primarily the integration of risk compliance and legal aspects into our collaborative processes. Here's what you learn from this webinar - **Holistic Culture:** True innovation lies in combining varied disciplines to create exceptional products. - **Beyond Silos:** Moving past isolated thinking to embrace multi-disciplinary teamwork. - **Agile Approach:** We no longer commit to lengthy roadmaps; adaptability is our new mantra. How is your organization cultivating a culture where every discipline contributes to product success? Learn more about our speakers: Pierre Bergamin - CTO, InDebted Rajini Carpenter - CTO, Beforepay Group Joseph Vartuli - CTO, CreditorWatch Anthony Sochan, Co-Founder, Think & Grow Watch the full webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gV4pzTYj #ProductDesign #Engineering #Collaboration #Innovation #AgileDevelopment #CultureShift

What "Type" of Company Will you dedicate your Growth. According to McKinsey research, companies prioritising "purpose" are 2.4x more likely to set a clear direction and 4.1x more likely to foster a healthy organizational culture. We have also encountered this. Here’s why it matters: ✅ Aligned Leadership: Clear purpose inspires cohesive decision-making at all levels. ✅ Engaged Teams: Employees rally around a shared mission, boosting morale and productivity. ✅ Resilient Culture: Purpose is a compass, keeping teams focused and adaptable during growth. Here is simple framework to think about: ➡️ Health-focused: Prioritizes culture and well-being but lacks clear strategic direction. ➡️ Purpose-driven: Combines clear purpose with strong culture and leadership; ideal for scaling. ➡️ Direction-focused: Goal-oriented but neglects culture, risking burnout. ➡️ Purpose-lacking: Structured but unclear vision, leading to misalignment. Which are you? As businesses scale, this foundation becomes even more critical for retaining talent, driving innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Are you curious about how to embed purpose into your scaling strategy? We have a dedicated workshop on this, which includes the founders. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g2GTEdEU #LeadershipAlignment #PurposeDrivenGrowth #ThinkAndGrow #ScalingSuccess #McKinseyInsights

Another great end of year celebration with like minds.

Here at AWS Re:invent here in Vegas chatting with various business leaders on growth challenges into new markets! Q: What is something you found out the hard way when you expanding into new markets? Takeaway: Having a US based business, you usually have a marketer in different regions that make them feel somewhat isolated. It’s important to bring them into collective effort to ensure connectedness that helps create the right impact. Thanks again for your time Matt Rushing, VP Growth Marketing at LaunchDarkly. Great to meeting movers and shakers here! Amazon Web Services (AWS) Think & Grow Chia H. Jonathan Jeffries (JJ) Aisling Curley Elisia Retsas Aymee Cornish #AWSreinvent24 #Growth #Expansion #InternationalGTM #Startup #Scaleup