What's in the free chapters
Three complete chapters from Scaling Up (Rockefeller Habits 2.0) and its companion material — each practical enough to put to work the same day.
The Barriers
Why growth stalls — capable leaders, scalable infrastructure, market dynamics — and how to clear all three.
Planning Prep
A dozen steps to prepare your team for a quarterly or annual planning session — with agendas and follow-through.
Scaling to Sell
Four keys to a step-change in valuation — and the selling pitfalls that can cost you tens of millions.
Sample OPSP
A completed One-Page Strategic Plan, so you can see exactly what done looks like.
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Want to learn more about the Scaling Up / Rockefeller Habits methodology? Download these free chapters from Scaling Up (Rockefeller Habits 2.0) and its companion material: "The Barriers", "The One-Page Strategic Plan", and "The Exit".
The Barriers
Leadership, Infrastructure and Market Dynamics
There are predictable evolutions and revolutions of organizational growth. These are dictated by the complexity that comes with adding employees, customers, product lines, locations, etc. The barriers to scaling up and managing growth can be mitigated when businesses prioritize three things: an increased number of capable leaders, a scalable infrastructure, and the ability to navigate certain market dynamics.
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Strategic Planning
Preparing and Leading the Planning Process
The key to success in most endeavors requires the right preparation, execution, and follow-through. In this bonus chapter accompanying Scaling Up (Rockefeller Habits 2.0), we share a dozen key steps to prepare the team for a quarterly or annual planning session; suggested agendas; and recommended follow-through after the offsite meetings. And at the back of this chapter is a sample completed One-Page Strategic Plan.
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The Exit
4 Keys to Maximizing Valuation
Scaling to sell, using the Scaling Up tools and techniques, maximizes the value of your business whether you plan to exit or not. The first half of this chapter highlights four keys to driving a significant increase in valuation: become redundant, gain control of an industry constraint, achieve a 10x internal advantage, and generate consistent growth. The second half details the pitfalls to avoid in selling your business — buyers' calculated moves can cost you tens of millions in cash if you're not careful.
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