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Ethan’s team growth series

A little help with your next step.

Ten short reads, from your first invitation to a team that can help its own newcomers. Follow the series in order or start with the question you have today.

Starting with one person

  1. Why Building a Team Starts With Helping One Person Why a team begins with one person who understands the basics and can help the next newcomer.
  2. How to Invite Someone You Already Know A simple way to open a conversation with a friend or family member, with a message you can adapt.
  3. Helping a New Member Find Their Feet Help someone find the instructions, try the steps and learn where to ask for support.
  4. A Simple Way to Stay in Touch During the First Week Keep the first few check-ins useful by asking one clear question and listening to the answer.

Helping others teach

  1. Help a Member Welcome Their First Newcomer Help a teammate practise an introduction and take the lead when their own newcomer joins.
  2. How Three Team Layers Fit Together Follow one imaginary invitation chain to see how Layer 1, Layer 2 and Layer 3 fit together.

Looking after your team

  1. When Someone in Your Team Goes Quiet A friendly check-in can help you understand whether someone wants guidance, more time or a pause.
  2. A Simple Weekly Habit for Looking After Your Team Make time for questions, useful explanations and the members who are learning to help others.
  3. How I Would Check My Team Earnings Learn which amounts to compare, how the calculation works and what to ask when a record is unclear.
  4. Helping Your Team Become More Independent Give members the understanding and support to welcome someone else with growing confidence.