Run structured performance management (scheduled reviews and documented KPIs)
Structured performance management keeps a growing team aligned and accountable without the owner riding herd. It shows a buyer the people side runs on systems — reviews, goals, and accountability — not on the founder's personal attention.
Do this
- Set role expectations and goals for every position.
- Run regular performance reviews on a schedule.
- Tie accountability to clear, measurable outcomes.
- Make the system run through managers, not just you.
Performance Management Checklist
- Clear expectations and goals per role
- Scheduled performance reviews
- Accountability tied to measurable outcomes
- Run by managers, not only the owner
- Documented and consistent across the team
