Stepful
Stepful Leadership & Management
Frequently Asked Questions
At the company level, priorities are set through clear planning cycles that align teams around shared goals and outcomes. Leaders translate these priorities into team- and role-level expectations, ensuring employees understand how their work connects to broader company objectives.
At the individual level, expectations are grounded in clearly defined role scopes and growth frameworks, which help employees understand what success looks like in their role today and what’s expected as they grow. Feedback and goal-setting are not limited to formal reviews; leaders are encouraged to provide regular, in-the-moment guidance and course correction throughout the year.
Stepful also runs biannual performance and development cycles, which create dedicated moments for reflection, feedback, and forward-looking goal setting. These conversations emphasize transparency, alignment, and growth, reinforcing a “no surprises” approach to performance.
Leaders at Stepful provide strategic vision by setting clear company priorities and aligning teams through structured planning and communication. Founders regularly share direction during monthly All Hands, where they discuss company priorities, progress, and tradeoffs, and host open Q&A to encourage transparency and dialogue.
Strategic priorities are reinforced through quarterly planning cycles, where teams align on goals and present their plans for the quarter ahead, creating shared visibility across the organization. Leaders then translate this direction into clear team- and role-level goals, building on the same frameworks used to communicate expectations and performance.
Together, this approach ensures employees understand where we’re headed, why it matters, and how their work contributes.
