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Simple Systems that Let CTOs Delegate Ownership—and Still Sleep at Night with Brittany Rastsmith
Manage episode 522634095 series 1942373
If you’re running a startup, chances are you’re the bottleneck.
Brittany Rastsmith joins Product Driven to talk through why founders constantly end up in this trap and how to escape it. She works with early-stage companies through her consulting firm, Bloom Remote, and she's seen it all. We get into how to create clarity, visibility, and accountability across your team so you’re not stuck answering every question, solving every problem, or staying up all night wondering if anything is getting done.
If you want your team to take ownership and drive outcomes—not just check boxes—this episode is for you.
[01:00] - Why being the bottleneck it's a stage
[02:30] - Choose your hard: micromanage or build trust
[07:30] - How to measure what matters
[10:30] - Delegating doesn't work if you dump chaos
[14:30] - Explain your thinking if you want your team to carry it out
[16:00] - The power of decision logs and written rationale
[19:45] - Why psychological safety is key to team ownership
[21:30] - Rubber-stamping is the death of progress
[24:00] - Why most managers are untrained (and why that matters)
[28:00] - Productivity vs. busyness: where your team might be stuck
[29:15] - Inputs vs. outcomes: how to tell what's actually broken
[31:05] - Where to find Brittany and learn more about Bloom Remote
Links & Resources:
Brittany Rastsmith on LinkedIn:
Get the Book: https://mybook.to/productdriven
Newsletter: productdriven.com
Connect with Matt: https://linkedin.com/in/mattwatson
Get the Offshore Hiring Guide: https://hirefullscale.com/offshore-hiring-guide
1352 episodes
Manage episode 522634095 series 1942373
If you’re running a startup, chances are you’re the bottleneck.
Brittany Rastsmith joins Product Driven to talk through why founders constantly end up in this trap and how to escape it. She works with early-stage companies through her consulting firm, Bloom Remote, and she's seen it all. We get into how to create clarity, visibility, and accountability across your team so you’re not stuck answering every question, solving every problem, or staying up all night wondering if anything is getting done.
If you want your team to take ownership and drive outcomes—not just check boxes—this episode is for you.
[01:00] - Why being the bottleneck it's a stage
[02:30] - Choose your hard: micromanage or build trust
[07:30] - How to measure what matters
[10:30] - Delegating doesn't work if you dump chaos
[14:30] - Explain your thinking if you want your team to carry it out
[16:00] - The power of decision logs and written rationale
[19:45] - Why psychological safety is key to team ownership
[21:30] - Rubber-stamping is the death of progress
[24:00] - Why most managers are untrained (and why that matters)
[28:00] - Productivity vs. busyness: where your team might be stuck
[29:15] - Inputs vs. outcomes: how to tell what's actually broken
[31:05] - Where to find Brittany and learn more about Bloom Remote
Links & Resources:
Brittany Rastsmith on LinkedIn:
Get the Book: https://mybook.to/productdriven
Newsletter: productdriven.com
Connect with Matt: https://linkedin.com/in/mattwatson
Get the Offshore Hiring Guide: https://hirefullscale.com/offshore-hiring-guide
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