Every team has them: spaghetti workflows. They start simple but grow into tangled bowls of steps, handoffs, and exceptions. Before long, even seasoned team members get lost. The result? Slowed projects, constant Slack pings for clarification, and mistakes that could’ve been avoided if the process was easier to follow. Here’s the truth: a good workflowContinue reading “Explain-It-Like-I’m-5 Ops: The Toddler, Intern, New-Hire Tests”
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The Founder’s Survival Audit
Why It’s the Highest-ROI “Unsexy” Project You’ll Ever Run TL;DR The Not-So-Scary A-Word The word “audit” sounds like a visit to the dentist, necessary but deeply avoidable. For founders, it conjures images of clipboards, compliance, and a week lost in a spreadsheet dungeon. Here’s the reality: a founder-friendly audit is simply a disciplined look underContinue reading “The Founder’s Survival Audit”
Bailing Out the Passenger Side
Change is constant. And being flexible helps you stay in the game. But there’s a difference between staying flexible and letting outside noise take over your decision-making. Yes, outside input can be helpful. However, if it starts steering the ship, you risk losing what makes your business yours. Here’s what to watch out for. Don’tContinue reading “Bailing Out the Passenger Side”
Dan O'Brien | Author & Consultant 