Glossary

 

Scaling Up

 

Business

 

 

Scaling Up as a business growth methodology means expanding or replicating an innovative pilot, a beta-tested invention, or a small-scale project to boost and broaden the effectiveness and impact of an innovation and a business model.

 

Rapid-Growth Company

6Ws of Rapid Growth

Innovation A-Z/360

 

 

 

 

Exponential Business Model

An exponential business model is a framework that focuses on achieving rapid growth and scaling up by harnessing people and leveraging innovation. Exponential business models target exponential growth (Growth 10+) that is much greater than linear one... More

 

Business Model

InnoBall-powered Business Design

Dynamic Business Model

 

 

 

Scaling Up Transformational Innovations

Transformational innovations are radical and systemic.

Scaling up transformational innovations requires the whole organization to do things differently, typically with no or little increase in total resources.

Research shows that the following six approaches are useful when it comes to scaling up of transformational innovations:

① Entrepreneurial simulation games like InnoBall (Innovation Brainball);

80/20 Revolution;

Launching a crusade lead by the Head of Growth;

Transitioning to a lean enterprise;

⑤ Leveraging centralized sources of cross-functional management, funding, staffing, and human resource development;

⑥ Finding ways to increase productivity and free up resources within the innovation function or the business unit.

 

Business Growth 10+

7Ss of Business Growth 10+

Growth 10+ is People 10+

Effective Efficiency

Exponential Business Growth

Exponential Business Model

Head of Growth

T-shaped Head of Growth

Job Description

Transformational Change

Transformational Leadership

 

 

 

Harnish' Methodology

"Scaling Up" methodology developed by Verne Harnish focuses on optimizing four key areas: People, Strategy, Execution, and Cash. The approach utilizes various tools, including One-Page plans, to help companies grow effectively. The methodology has a strong track record, demonstrating significant results in developing businesses globally.