A 6-week virtual course for leaders of early stage biotech companies.

This is an overview of the course, which includes learning goals and a review of our syllabus. We’ll make sure you’re comfortable with our learning platform and tools to hit the ground running.

A quick welcome to Session 1

Learn how we, at Founder to Leader, think about what separates good from great managers.

We’ll be using case studies - or scenarios - from actual situations that have come up with our real clients. We’ve changed everyone’s identity to ensure we are maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

Here are Jaye’s thoughts on the scenarios.

Psychological safety is when we create an environment in which everyone feels safe to share ideas in your organization - and point out mistakes.

Key takeways from Session 1.

Here’s a quick overview for what to expect in Session 2.

Here are the most common organizational designs and structures for early stage biotech companies.

Management isn’t for everyone. Here’s an approach for how to create two tracks for professional development for your team.

Here’s a quick scenario for us to discuss together.

Here are some tips on how to motivate your team.

Key takeaways from Session 2.

Let’s get started on Session 3…

Here are some strategies for how to welcome new talent onto your team effectively - to both customize and scale your process.

At some point talent will inevitably leave your team - whether by their choice or yours. Here are some ways to think about managing this process gratefully and effectively.

What do you think this startup should do?

Learn about how focusing on the positive can get you farther faster with your team.

Key takeaways for session 3…

Here’s what to expect in Session 4….

To be a great leader, we first need to lead ourselves. Here are some strategies for managing ourselves so we have bandwith to support others.

What do you think this startup should do?

Here’s how to get stuff done with your team.

One of my most important ways to ensure your team is busy on the right things is to have a rigorous goal setting process.

How should this team handle this situation?

In order for goals to be most effective at aligning your team, you have to identify and measure success regularly.

Here are the key takeaways for Session 4….

Here’s what to expect for Session 5…

It’s essential to create an inclusive community at your startup in order to attract and retail top talent - and achieve your business goals.

Before we dive into the scenarios, here’s a little bit of context…

How would you handle this situation?

How would you interrupt bias in this situation?

How would you manage this situation?

You can’t interrupt bias after the meeting, offline. Here’s why…

“How can I support you?” is one of the best manager questions…

Key takeaways from Session 5…

Here’s what to expect for Session 6…

Here’s a primer on how to design your company culture - and live by your values…

Change is inevitable in an early stage startup - but it doesn’t mean it’s easy. Here are some strategies to manage change with your team.

Above all, we need to be clear with our team.

Key takeaways from Session 6 - and wrapping up the course.