Chapter 1: Growth - an Introduction
- Growth doesn't stand alone
- External/ Internal aspects
- Commercializing Growth
- Disruption
- Risks of non-growth
- Growth strategy in a digital Economy
- Instilling a growth mindset
Chapter 2: Growth Rates-Boundaries/ Limits
- Internal
o Organization- people
o Governance Model o Technology
- External
o Markets
o Competition
o Regulatory Impact
Chapter 3: Global Perspective
- Currency Fluctuations
- Economic Shifts
- Political Changes
Chapter 4: Strategy and Business Models for Growth
- Scaling
- Sustainable Business Models
- Financial Metrics
Chapter 5: Organizational Impact & Corporate Culture
- Distribution of Functional Skills
- Experience and Nature of Workforce
- Ability to Attract New Talent
- Scaling Culture in fast-growing companies
Chapter 6: Growth Resources -Acquisition
- Balance Sheet Strength
- Financial market Connections
- Timing
- Internal/ External Consideration
Chapter 7: Allocation of Growth Resources
- Decision Process
- Internal governance
- Empowering leadership
- Leadership in a growing company
Chapter 8: Market and Branding Considerations
- Competitive Perspective
- Customer Demographics
- Regulatory Considerations
- Role of Collaboration
- Branding: Rico
- Leadership in a growing company
Chapter 9: Capital/ Financial Considerations
- Availability/ Cost of Capital
Chapter 10: Role of Technology/ IP
- Current State of Application
- IP -Defensive/ Freedom to Operate
- Role of Proprietary Information
Chapter 11: Risks/ Downside Considerations
- Company Failure
- Kill your Baby
- Loss of Market Share - Loss of Key People/ Customers
Chapter 12: Conclusion - What has been learned?
