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The founder who won't let go

Il fondatore che non molla niente · Leadership · Beginner

The case

You were hired as COO of a 35-person family business precisely 'to structure it'. After 4 months, the founder keeps going over your head: reversing your decisions by talking directly to your reports, approving purchases you blocked, contradicting you in meetings. The team has figured it out and now goes straight to him. What do you do?

Sei stato assunto come direttore operativo di un'azienda familiare di 35 persone proprio 'per strutturarla'. Dopo 4 mesi, il fondatore continua a scavalcarti: cambia le tue decisioni parlando direttamente con i tuoi collaboratori, approva acquisti che avevi bloccato, ti smentisce in riunione. Il team ha capito e ormai si rivolge direttamente a lui. Cosa fai?

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