On the image below are the top 20 reasons why startup fails and not getting the right team is one of the big reasons for startup failure. About approx 1 in every four startup fails just because they are not getting the proper team.
“Teamwork makes the dream work, but a vision becomes a nightmare when the leader has a big dream and a bad team” ~ John Maxwell, Author
Start with Yourself.
As cliche as it may sound, the foundation of the team starts from you. While looking for a team start with you, Your self-awareness and skills will lead you to high success and it helps to perform the team in a better way.
Then seek a good co-founder.
For a startup at a certain stage, getting a good co-founder is a must need. A co-founder will make your job easy and they will help you to grow in a better way. A good co-founder is just like a good life partner in the business who will contribute and make you grow. Click HERE to see how to find the right co-founder for your business
Hire action-takers who can get the job done.
You will meet different people on your journey and some of them will say a lot but do less. So, identify the doers from Sayers. Find people who are willing to take active decisions.
Hire people who understand the meaning of customer service.
Hire those guys who understand the meaning of customer service and support your organization in a better way. Take the initiative and contribute more and more.
“Customers are God.”
Start investing in a HR/recruiter.
HR/Recruiter helps you to find the suitable talent for your company and make your job easy. It minimizes hiring the process and train your employee to be job-ready.
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is a success.” – Henry Ford