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Speaker 1: This is the Seven Minute Leadership Podcast with your host
Speaker 1: Paul Fellovaledo.
Speaker 2: Hello everyone, and welcome to the Seven Minute Leadership Podcast.
Speaker 2: It's episode two seventy eight. Today we're tackling a challenge
Speaker 2: that many small businesses, nonprofits, and public safety organizations face,
Speaker 2: and that's leading a company that isn't big enough to
Speaker 2: afford an HR department, of finance department, or any of
Speaker 2: the other critical departments that major companies rely on. So
Speaker 2: how do you manage all these responsibilities effectively without stretching
Speaker 2: yourself too thin? So here are seven tips to help
Speaker 2: you navigate this not so perfect business scenario. Number one,
Speaker 2: just accept that you're going to wear many hats when
Speaker 2: you don't have dedicated departments. Leadership must fill in the gaps.
Speaker 2: That means that the CEO, director or chief also becomes
Speaker 2: the HR manager, financial officer, and sometimes even it support.
Speaker 2: A strong leader acknowledges this reality and works to balance
Speaker 2: these responsibilities without becoming overwhelmed. Number two is prioritize and
Speaker 2: systematize because you can't do everything at once. Focus on
Speaker 2: HR functions. Create a structured hiring and onboarding process, even
Speaker 2: if it's simple. Document policies and procedures so expectations are clear.
Speaker 2: And then finance. Use reliable accounting software or hire a
Speaker 2: part time bookkeeper to manage payroll, budgeting, and expenses and operations.
Speaker 2: Standardize daily procedures so things run smoothly even when you're
Speaker 2: pulled in differentfer directions. Number three on the list is
Speaker 2: leverage technology. Technology can replace or enhance the work of
Speaker 2: an entire department. These days, things like HR software platforms
Speaker 2: like Gusto or Bamboo HR handle payroll benefits and onboarding,
Speaker 2: and accounting tools like QuickBooks or Wave can track expenses
Speaker 2: invoices and financial reports. And project management tools like Trello
Speaker 2: or Microsoft Teams keep your organization on track. Number four
Speaker 2: delegate and develop internal leadership. Even if you don't have
Speaker 2: formal departments, you have people who can take on responsibilities.
Speaker 2: Assign trusted employees to handle HR issues, training or financial tracking.
Speaker 2: Invest in their leadership development so they can manage these
Speaker 2: roles effectively. In number five, outsource when possible, not everything
Speaker 2: has to be in house. Consider outsourcing things like payroll
Speaker 2: and accounting. To a CPA or a payroll service like paychecks.
Speaker 2: In legal and compliance issues, to a consultant or a
Speaker 2: local attorney in HR functions like background checks and employee
Speaker 2: handbooks to specialized firms that deal with these things. In
Speaker 2: number six, build a strong culture without a dedicated HR department,
Speaker 2: workplace culture falls squarely on leadership set clear expectations for behavior, communication,
Speaker 2: and performance. Address problems early to avoid toxicity, and when
Speaker 2: employees feel valued and supported, they are more likely to
Speaker 2: take ownership of responsibilities and help the organization succeed. And
Speaker 2: last on this list is network and learn from others.
Speaker 2: Join leadership groups, industry associations, or networking groups like local
Speaker 2: leaders united to exchange ideas and find solutions. Learning from
Speaker 2: others who are in the same situation can save time
Speaker 2: and prevent costly mistakes. So leading a company without traditional
Speaker 2: departments is challenging, but it's possible with the right mindset,
Speaker 2: smart delegation, and strategic use of technology. Focus on what
Speaker 2: truly needs to be done, use the resources available, and
Speaker 2: lean on your team to help carry the load, and
Speaker 2: as your business starts to grow, hopefully you'll be able
Speaker 2: to hire the dedicated staff needed for those additional departments
Speaker 2: so you can offload all of that extra weight and
Speaker 2: responsibility that you've been carrying around for years. This has
Speaker 2: been the seven minute Leadership Podcast, and I thank you
Speaker 2: for listening.
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