Ep. 470 - Environmental Incentives COO, Andrew Alexandrovich

Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief with Cameron Herold

In today's episode of the Second in Command podcast, co-host Sivana Brewer is joined by Andrew Alexandrovich, Chief Operating Officer of Environmental Incentives.

During the conversation, Sivana and Andrew explore the complexities of navigating company growth and the unique challenges that arise when an organization scales rapidly. They explore the intricate balance between quality and quantity, particularly in a professional services environment, and discuss the difficulties that leadership teams face in maintaining high standards while managing a fast-paced, evolving business.

You'll gain insights on the strategic processes employed by the EI executive team to prioritize and manage competing demands. Andrew reflects on the practical steps taken to ensure smooth collaboration, both internally and externally, while emphasizing the value of regular check-ins and clear agendas.

This episode also offers lessons Andrew has learned about balancing careful planning with adaptability and the need for continuous learning.

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In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Andrew's journey at Environmental Incentives, starting as one of three employees and growing to becoming the COO in 2020.
• The importance of maintaining a people-focused culture, with a focus on learning, adaptability, and continual improvement.
• The challenges of scaling systems from a small business to a mid-sized business operating globally.
• EI's strategic planning process, including a five-year strategy and annual strategy.
• The tactical steps taken to ensure executive team cohesion, including regular check-ins with clear agendas.
• And much more...

Resources:

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