---
title: "b3 roles"
url: https://www.simonwakeman.com/blog/tag/b3-roles/
description: "Posts by Simon Wakeman tagged b3 roles."
author: Simon Wakeman
---
# b3 roles

## [Build #29 – How role definition drives growth](https://www.simonwakeman.com/blog/2024/01/25/how-role-definition-drives-growth/)

25th January 2024

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This month I’ve been working on an interesting project helping a business define roles. For start-ups moving into a scaling phase, founders often wrestle with … [Read More](https://www.simonwakeman.com/blog/2024/01/25/how-role-definition-drives-growth/ "Build #29 – How role definition drives growth")

## [Build #21 – Ultra running & leading scale-ups](https://www.simonwakeman.com/blog/2023/10/12/ultra-running-leading-scale-ups/)

12th October 2023

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Last weekend I finished my first 50 mile ultra run. With 4000 metres of climbing and a lot of mud in England’s Lake District, it … [Read More](https://www.simonwakeman.com/blog/2023/10/12/ultra-running-leading-scale-ups/ "Build #21 – Ultra running & leading scale-ups")

## [Build #20 – How can founders get people to do what they need them to do?](https://www.simonwakeman.com/blog/2023/10/05/how-can-founders-get-team-members-to-do-what-they-need-them-to-do/)

5th October 2023

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I’ve been speaking to a lot of founders in scaling businesses recently. When they talk about challenges they face, they often talk about a common … [Read More](https://www.simonwakeman.com/blog/2023/10/05/how-can-founders-get-team-members-to-do-what-they-need-them-to-do/ "Build #20 – How can founders get people to do what they need them to do?")

## [Build #19 – Designing leadership teams in scaling businesses](https://www.simonwakeman.com/blog/2023/09/28/designing-leadership-teams-in-scaling-businesses/)

28th September 2023

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“What’s the right structure for my leadership team?” This is one of the most common question I come across in conversations with founders who are … [Read More](https://www.simonwakeman.com/blog/2023/09/28/designing-leadership-teams-in-scaling-businesses/ "Build #19 – Designing leadership teams in scaling businesses")

## [Build #16 – Founder to CEO?](https://www.simonwakeman.com/blog/2023/03/30/founder-to-ceo/)

30th March 2023

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Great founders don’t necessarily make great CEOs. Being deliberate about founder role transitions is often overlooked in scaling businesses. Growing a business means getting comfortable … [Read More](https://www.simonwakeman.com/blog/2023/03/30/founder-to-ceo/ "Build #16 – Founder to CEO?")

## [Build #9 – Scaling leadership](https://www.simonwakeman.com/blog/2023/02/09/scaling-leadership/)

9th February 2023

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As businesses grow, what they need from their leaders changes. Separating personal and business needs when thinking about this is hard, but important. A conversation … [Read More](https://www.simonwakeman.com/blog/2023/02/09/scaling-leadership/ "Build #9 – Scaling leadership")

## [Build #8 – Building businesses with accountability](https://www.simonwakeman.com/blog/2023/02/02/building-businesses-with-accountability/)

2nd February 2023

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A lot’s talked in business about accountability, yet few people think about what it means. And plenty of people tie themselves in metaphorical knots. They … [Read More](https://www.simonwakeman.com/blog/2023/02/02/building-businesses-with-accountability/ "Build #8 – Building businesses with accountability")