All Hands Meetings Promote Bonding
Getting together will an entire company bonds the group better than one-on-ones with everyone. They can joke, interact, and find out more about each other’s backgrounds, particularly without a pressing matter to address. Whether in person or online, an all hands meeting is “a key bonding and communication opportunity,” according to venture capitalist Albert Wenger in a recent blog post. Sure, this is a better option for a young startup than an old one: At some point, the sheer size of a business will make the bonding impossible.
Use the Time to Answer (Anonymous) Concerns
And there’s one essential principle that many forget to stick to, Wenger explains: soliciting questions and topics of conversation prior to the meeting. A sensitive, open environment is essential to a young startup, as any rapid growth in the early years can lead voices not being heard, and the subsequent friction can be deadly.
