People Success for Entrepreneurs

No one has built a billion-dollar company single-handedly. Success comes from a strong, empowered team.
Our People Success for Entrepreneurs program is designed for CEOs, Founders, and Executives in small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) who need to overcome the unique challenges of scaling their companies. If you’re looking to build agile, high-performing teams that drive growth, this program is for you.
In today’s competitive market, people are the backbone of success. Our program goes beyond traditional leadership training, focusing on real-world solutions to optimize your people operations and boost business outcomes. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies and ready-to-use tools that transform your approach to team building, talent empowerment, and culture development.
Who Should Attend?
This program is ideal for:
CEOs and founders of high-growth startups or SMBs (0-100 employees) who want to scale their businesses effectively.
Senior executives and team leaders responsible for people operations, HR, or talent management
Business owners looking to overcome challenges related to team building, culture development, and leadership transitions.
What you will learn
By the end of this program, you will be able to:
Master People Operations for Growth: Confidently manage People functions and processes as your company scales, ensuring smooth operations until you’re ready for a dedicated HR professional.
Build High-Performing, Scalable Teams: Attract, hire, and retain top talent to fuel your business growth, while creating a scalable team structure.
Foster a Culture of Continuous Learning: Establish a learning culture that drives innovation and adaptability, giving your business a competitive edge.
Ensure Leadership Continuity and Succession: Develop and implement a solid succession plan to ensure seamless leadership transitions during periods of growth.
Promote a Strong, Inclusive Culture: Build a diverse, adaptable, and inclusive workplace that thrives across remote or distributed teams, driving employee engagement and retention.
Maximize ROI Through People Success: Learn to effectively resolve conflicts, enhance employee performance, and scale your People operations, leading to long-term business success.
Why choose our program?
Tailored for High-Growth Startup Leaders: Specifically designed for CEOs and executives in fast-growing startups and scaleups, addressing your unique people challenges.
Actionable, Real-World Insights: Learn from real-world case studies and proven strategies that you can apply immediately to improve your team’s performance and business outcomes.
Outcome-Oriented for Business Growth: Equip yourself with practical tools and strategies that drive a scalable, people-centered culture—directly boosting business growth and retention.
Exclusive Access to a Leadership Community: Join a network of fellow CEOs and founders to exchange insights, collaborate, and receive ongoing mentorship and support.
Practical Tools & Certification: Gain access to ready-to-use templates, guides, and resources you can implement immediately, and receive a certificate of completion to recognize your achievement.
Course Structure
Format: 100% online, interactive sessions
Language: English
Duration: 6 weeks
Sessions per week: 2 sessions
Session Length: 90 minutes to 2.5 hours
Final Assessment
Session Structure
Group Discussions: 20-25 minutes, focusing on sharing experiences and fostering peer-to-peer learning
Role Plays/Exercises: 30-35 minutes, exploring and experiencing different scenarios
Case Studies: We will analyze successful (and sometimes unsuccessful) real-world examples, gain actionable insights, and apply lessons to your companies.
Homework: Each assignment is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice. While optional, if completed, we will review it and provide complimentary feedback and consultation.
Program Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction
Session 1: Welcome
Key Topics:
- Program overview and objectives
- How the sessions build upon each other
- How to maximize value from group discussions, role play, and homework
- People Success pre-training assessment
Session 2: The Role of People Success in Business Success
Key Topics:
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Why People Success Matters for Small Teams
- Aligning People Management with Business Objectives
- The CEO/Executive’s Role in Driving People Success
- The Long-Term Impact of Good People Practices
- Key Areas of People Success and the Employee Lifecycle
- Navigating Key HR Challenges
Ready-to-use Resources:
- People Success Roadmap: A detailed guide outlining key steps to align your people operations with business growth, from initial recruitment strategies to scaling your workforce as the company evolves.
Module 2: Building successful teams (attract & hire)
Session 1: Strategy
Key Topics:
- Defining the Roles Your Business Needs.
- Creating Effective Job Descriptions and Compelling Job Ads.
- Defining Your Employee Value Proposition (EVP).
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Internal Communication of EVP
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Employer Branding Tactics
- Sourcing Talents
- Avoiding Common Mistakes
- Job description template
- Job advert template
- EVP template
Session 2: Interviewing and Selection
Key Topics:
- Structuring Interviews:
- How to design structured interviews using behavioral techniques and competency-based questions.
- Balancing the focus on skills, cultural fit, and long-term potential.
- How to avoid bias and other common hiring mistakes.
- Training the Hiring Team
- Shifting Mindsets in Hiring
- Legal Considerations
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Measuring Hiring Success
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Avoiding Common Mistakes
Ready-to-use Resources:
- Interview guide template
- Evaluation scorecards to help structure and document the interview process.
Module 3: People Success Enablement
Session 1: Onboarding and Integration
Key Topics:
- Crafting an Impactful Onboarding Experience
- Structured Onboarding Plans
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Remote and Hybrid Onboarding
- Setting Expectations
- Mentorship and Peer/Buddy Programs
- Avoiding Common Onboarding Mistakes
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Onboarding Metrics
Ready-to-use Resources:
- Onboarding Checklists and Templates
- Buddy Program Template
Session 2: Performance/People Management
Key Topics:
- Traditional vs. Continuous Performance Management
- Setting Clear Goals
- OKRs vs. SMART Goals vs. KPIs
- Process Goals vs. Outcome Goals
- Continuous Feedback and Recognition (CFR)
- Feedback-Giving
- Implementing a Continuous Performance Management Process
- Performance Management Metrics
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Avoiding Common Mistakes
Ready-to-use Resources:
- OKR and CFR Templates
Session 3: Continuous Learning & Development, succession planning
Key Topics:
- Fostering a culture of continuous learning and leadership development.
- Upskilling and reskilling to meet the evolving needs of the business.
- Creating a Learning & Development strategy with limited resources.
- The 70-20-10 approach to learning
- The role of mentorship, peer learning, and external resources in professional development.
- Ensuring business continuity during leadership transitions
- Training and knowledge transfer to future leaders.
- Balancing external hires with internal talent development.
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Avoiding Common Mistakes
Ready-to-use Resources:
- Learning and Development Strategy Templates.
- Succession Planning Template
Session 4: Leadership and Conflict Resolution
Key Topics:
- Leadership styles and the role of emotional intelligence.
- The transition from founder to leader
- Delegation and empowerment
- Cross-functional and situational leadership
- Handling underperformance: Managing difficult conversations while maintaining a positive work environment.
- Managing high performers and facilitating career progression in a small team.
- Understanding common causes of conflict
- Strategies for addressing conflict early and effectively.
- Mediation techniques for CEOs/Executives and identifying when to bring in external support.
- Handling sensitive disputes and navigating legal considerations.
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Avoiding Common Mistakes
Ready-to-use Resources:
- Leadership self-assessment tools
- Emotional Intelligence Assessment
- Conflict resolution case studies and guides
Module 4: Culture
Session 1: Culture and Employee Experience
Key Topics:
- Defining and articulating company culture and values.
- Embedding culture into everyday practices.
- Building and measuring employee engagement.
- Metrics to Measure Engagement and Culture
- Motivating and recognizing employees effectively.
- Employee well-being
- Remote/Hybrid Work Culture
- Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I).
- Integrating DE&I into culture and employee experience.
- Offboarding with grace.
- Avoiding Common Mistakes.
Ready-to-use Resources:
- Employee engagement survey templates
- Culture assessment guides
Module 5: Reward
Session 1: Compensation, Benefits, and Total Rewards
Key Topics:
- Designing competitive compensation structures and benefits packages.
- Long-term equity and stock options incentive strategies
- How to retain talent through non-monetary benefits
- Customizable benefits packages
- Balancing cash compensation with non-monetary benefits.
- Transparency in Compensation
- Compensation and Performance
- Benchmarking compensation
- Conducting regular compensation reviews to remain competitive.
- Avoiding Common Mistakes.
Ready-to-use Resources:
- Compensation plan template
- Equity distribution guidelines for startups
Module 6: Building People Function
Session 1: Scaling Your People Function for Growth
Key Topics:
- When and how to hire your first People professional
- Who should be your first hire
- Alternatives to in-house full-time hires
- Building the foundation to establish a strong People function
- Leveraging technology and automation
- People Metrics for CEOs
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Avoiding Common Mistakes
Ready-to-use Resources:
- People tech stack comparison guides
- People process checklists
Module 7: Program Wrap-up
Graduation Project
The project will help you put your newly acquired knowledge and skills into practice. It covers a wide range of topics included in the program, meant to ensure that you are ready to excel in the future.
⚠️ You need to pass the graduation project to earn your certificate!
1:1 Consultation – Recap, Reflection, and Strategy
Key Focus Areas:
- Recap: Reviewing the core takeaways from previous sessions and how they relate to the participant’s specific business challenges.
- Reflection: Discussing individual progress, key insights gained, and challenges faced throughout the training.
- Consultation: Personalized advice and recommendations on building a people-centric strategy, addressing gaps, and optimizing current processes.
- People Success Post-training Assessment
Limited Spots Available
Due to the program’s interactive nature, spaces are limited to ensure personalized attention. Don’t miss your chance to transform your leadership approach.
Ready to Lead Your People and Company to Success?
Join a transformative program designed to help you drive growth through strategic people leadership.
First Week Money-Back Guarantee
We are committed to your success. Attend the first week, and if you don’t feel the program is the right fit, you can request a full refund—no questions asked. 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
Not Sure If This Program Is Right for You?
Schedule a Free Consultation with our team to discuss your unique business challenges and explore how People Success for Entrepreneurs can help. This call will help you determine if the program is the best fit for your needs.
FAQs
Is this program right for me?
If you’re a CEO, founder, or senior executive in a fast-growing company (0-100 employees), this program is designed to help you build high-performing teams and scale your people operations effectively.
Will the program address my specific challenges?
Yes, while the core curriculum provides a structured approach, interactive sessions and assignments are tailored to your unique business needs.
What is the format of the sessions?
Each session is a mix of expert-led presentations, group discussions, and interactive exercises like role plays and case studies. Designed for active participation, these sessions ensure you not only gain theoretical knowledge but also immediately apply new insights to your leadership and people management practices.
Do I get ongoing support after the program?
Yes, you’ll join an alumni network for continuous learning, advice, and collaboration and have ongoing access to post-program resources.
How much time will I need to commit each week?
Each session is 90 minutes – 2.5 hours long. You will also need to allocate additional time for completing homework and reviewing supplementary materials. On average, the weekly commitment is approximately 3-4 hours.
What if I can’t attend all sessions?
The program is designed to be comprehensive, building upon each session for maximum impact. For the best results, we recommend attending all sessions.
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