SaaS Startup-to-ScaleUp - Organisational Design
Startup and ScaleUps are known stages of organisational growth for tech companies. Often less recognised is the distinct interim stage of Startup-to-ScaleUp -- this period of a tech companies time has its own unique needs and gotchas, and as a result requires an organisational design to suit.
In this interactive presentation, with elements inspired by systems thinking, I'll explore common organisational design patterns (and anti-patterns) in startups as they attempt to scale, with a focus on B2B SaaS tech companies. I'll cap it with my recommended structure for this stage of growth, including some options, based on my hard earned experience -- which includes over 10 years of successes & failure at driving scaling product & engineering teams + 10 years of being part of them, followed by a discussion.
Outline/Structure of the Case Study
- Why organisational design matters
- Examples of how structure can affect outcomes for B2B SaaS Startup-to-ScaleUps (through mini case studies from my experience)
- Commons pain points and how they are tied to organisational anti-patterns for this growth stage
- Recommended structure, and how it evolved
- Discussion
Learning Outcome
- Level up in your thinking about organisational design and architecture, information flow
- Have a starting template for an organisation at the Startup-to-ScaleUp stage of growth
Target Audience
CTOs, VPs / Heads of Engineering & Product, Engineering Managers
Prerequisites for Attendees
Lived experience in startups / scaleups
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