When starting a startup, I often encounter a management issue:


Many colleagues resemble "employees of a large company" rather than "co-founders of a startup."
Later, I came up with a solution: during weekly meetings, have team members take turns playing the role of CEO.
They need to think from the company's perspective like a CEO and explain two things to the team:
1. Market dynamics
What new changes have occurred in the industry this week?
What new actions have competitors taken?
What do these changes imply for us to adjust our direction?
2. Review and planning
What did we accomplish in the market, fundraising, and product last week?
Based on the new market environment, what are the most important priorities for the next week?
Additionally, since our weekly reports and progress tracking are mostly handled by an Agent, the team will collaboratively maintain:
Data sources, priorities, instructions, skills
This way, everyone is not just "executing tasks," but also collectively training the company's operating system.
The core of this role play is not "reporting work," but training everyone to develop an entrepreneurial perspective.
When someone begins to think continuously:
"If I were the CEO, how would I judge, decide, and allocate resources?"
They will gradually shift from an executor to a true co-founder with a sense of ownership.
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