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November 14, 2016
You may have heard that raindrops aren’t all the same size.
Well, just like raindrops, not everyone is suited to work at a startup.
You’ve got the dream, and you’ve got the products or services, but do you have the right team? Your team helps determine the path your startup follows and the ultimate outcome.
Let’s look at six personality types perfect for startups.
We bet you are the dreamer and the visionary. You’re the one who can dream big and at the same time set smaller goals along the way.
As the visionary, you know exactly what you want, and you know how you want to execute your vision. Not only do you see the big picture, but you see the little steps along the way.
The visionary is an out-of-the-box thinker, devouring information, and spinning it into the vision.
Your startup must have a visionary to move the company forward.
The doer is an organized, creative person who is very detail oriented and can get the job done.
Count on this personality type to develop and work the plan from start to finish. They are skilled at research and legwork.
You’re most likely going to need several doers on your team. Because they are team players, they’ll work well with a team leader.
The doer is usually someone who takes care of their responsibilities with a smile and is dedicated to the idea of teamwork.
This personality type is the person who can close the deal every time. You can count on the closer to stick with a project until the end.
Your closer will come to you with loads of experience, and it will be varied and diverse.
The closer can talk to anyone and turn a conversation around with little effort.
If you’re looking for a team leader who is action-oriented and can deliver, the closer is for you.
This person is not a visionary – they can’t dream it up, but they can sell it and help move your startup right into a heavy growth period.
This is your “yes” person. They believe in your mission, your vision and your goals as strongly as you do.
You want this personality type on your team because you can always count on them. Just toss them an idea, and watch them jump right in and put it into motion.
The heart is dedicated completely to you, your brand and your message.
A great position for the heart personality type is in your marketing department. You definitely want someone creating brand awareness and promoting your startup who cares about it as much as you do.
You can count on this personality type for just about anything.
They are flexible and willing to learn new things. They can multitask with ease and are happy to do it.
This personality type is usually no-nonsense and skilled at follow-through.
This personality type is very detail oriented and fast-paced. This person thrives on deadlines and is impatient with people when they don’t meet them.
This person is part sheriff as well because they’ll keep everyone to a schedule.
Count on this personality type to hold everyone on your team accountable.
While you must have this personality type on your team, they probably won’t be the most popular person as they’ll be leaning on everyone to work harder and faster.
You now have the six personality types perfect for startups, and you can begin putting together or refining your team.
Like the raindrops that don’t work independently, but rather as a whole to produce rain, your startup team isn’t a group of people working separately.
We encourage you to think of these six personality types as part of a whole – your strategic startup team. You want to make sure that your chosen staff members can work well together.
It’s a real art putting together a team that gels and works efficiently for your common goal. Balance personalities and skills, and you’re well on your way to building a fantastic startup team that works.
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Kanika is an enthusiastic content writer who craves to push the boundaries and explore uncharted territories. With her exceptional writing skills and in-depth knowledge of business-to-business dynamics, she creates compelling narratives that help businesses achieve tangible ROI. When not hunched over the keyboard, you can find her sweating it out in the gym, or indulging in a marathon of adorable movies with her young son.
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