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Building the right team is one of the most critical factors determining startup success, yet most founders approach hiring reactively rather than strategically. This workshop provides a systematic framework for structuring your team, recruiting deliberately, and managing growth to build a sustainable, high-performing organization.

 

Whether you're a solo founder planning your first hires or a growing company struggling with organizational challenges, this session delivers practical tools and proven strategies for building teams that can scale with your business. The workshop emphasizes building modular organizations around functions rather than rigid titles, preparing your team structure to evolve with your company's growth.

 

Led by an experienced corporate president and advisor with decades of experience leading multimillion-dollar businesses, this workshop combines real-world operational expertise with proven leadership development principles. The presenter brings extensive board and leadership experience across multiple industries, providing insights into both startup and established company team dynamics.

 

This workshop provides practical tools including organizational design templates, role definition frameworks, and performance management systems that can be immediately implemented. You'll learn how to think systematically about team building and avoid common hiring mistakes that can slow growth or create cultural problems.

 

The session emphasizes leadership development and inclusivity, recognizing that diverse teams with complementary skills consistently outperform homogeneous groups. You'll gain insights into building teams that can adapt to changing business needs while maintaining strong cultural foundations.

 

Who Should Attend:

• Founders planning their first strategic hires
• Growing companies struggling with organizational structure
• Leaders seeking to improve their recruitment and team management processes
• Anyone responsible for building teams in resource-constrained environments
• Entrepreneurs who want to avoid common hiring and organizational mistakes
• Business leaders focused on building inclusive, high-performing teams

This workshop transforms team building from guesswork into systematic, strategic organizational development.

 

About the Instructor

Gail Ludewig is a proven corporate president and advisor with decades of experience leading multimillion-dollar family-owned businesses. This seasoned executive brings deep passion for leadership development and inclusivity, demonstrated through extensive board and leadership roles across multiple industry associations, organizations, and nonprofit ventures.

 

Gail's background combines hands-on operational experience with strategic leadership development, having successfully navigated the challenges of building, scaling, and managing teams across different business contexts. Her expertise spans both startup environments and established enterprises, providing valuable perspective on how team structures and management approaches must evolve with company growth.

 

Through various board and advisory positions, Gail has gained insights into best practices across industries and organizational types. Her commitment to inclusivity and leadership development ensures that the workshop addresses not just tactical hiring decisions, but also the broader cultural and strategic considerations that determine long-term team success.

 

This combination of practical experience and strategic thinking makes Gail's workshop particularly valuable for entrepreneurs seeking to build sustainable, high-performing organizations.

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