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An Expert’s Guide on Managing Large Teams at Hypergrowth Companies

Written by Adam Stempniak | Sep 30, 2021 1:54:39 PM

A hypergrowth company is a dream come true for most founders and investors. But as a manager or employee, you may prefer the early days of working with a close-knit team, grabbing lunch with the CEO, and sharing the same office with other departments.

However, scaling the teams within an organization may become inevitable as your company grows. And while working in a large team may not be your strong suit, you may be assigned a new role or set of responsibilities that will require you to manage and interact with many employees.

If you’re wondering what to expect when your company hits the hypergrowth level or you’re trying to figure out how to manage your fast-growing team—you’re in luck. We recently hosted Evgeny Sharypin, Senior Development Manager (Scalability) at Sendcloud, during one of our Tech Leaders Hub series, where he shared great insights on managing large teams in hypergrowth organizations.

Read on to learn Evgeny’s unique strategy for tackling company hypergrowth, what to do when conflicts arise within your team, and tips for managing large teams successfully—even as a newbie manager.