Neil and Jonny's attempt to quantify what us as founders do. We're learning as we go! If anyone has or wants to help us build the definitive 'founder' progression framework, please get in touch.

Co-founders's Framework

CEO I

CTO III

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CTO II

CEO III

CEO II

The ability to understand the needs of the business and ensure that your team can meet them

Hiring and Org Design

The ability to imagine and design the future and proactively drive towards it

Vision

The ability to consistently give good feedback, both positive and constructive

Giving Feedback

The ability to develop the skillsets and abilities of your team

Developing Others

The ability to consistently act in the company’s best interest over your own - to act like an owner of the company. This is ultimately a barometer of how able you are to build trust within your team and organisation. Further reading <a href="https://www.notion.so/progressionteam/Ownership-research-notes-5988ffccd46847ee8a0338c817334d8a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Ownership

The ability to communicate well with those around you. Sensitivity to timeliness, medium, brevity and tone.

Communication

Few things are certain in a startup but values and vision are two things that can remain constant. A clear set of values and vision of where the company should be, provides a guiding light to follow when things get difficult.

Values & vision

"Easy choices, hard life. Hard choices, easy life.” Great businesses are built on a foundation of great relationships which in turn rely upon candour. Candour is the ability to communicate openly, honestly and with respect for the other person.Related reading:<ul><li><a href="https://www.radicalcandor.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radical candour blog</a></li><li><a href="https://firstround.com/review/radical-candor-the-surprising-secret-to-being-a-good-boss/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">First Round on the surprising secret to being a good boss.</a></li></ul>

Co-founder Candour

The ability to bring groups together and foster a happy and productive environment

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