The operating system

A proven operating system for scale.

Four decisions shape every business: people, strategy, execution, and capital. These are the tools we build with each leadership team for each one.

The Scaling Up framework

102,000+
companies have used it to grow
80+
countries
40+
years refining how growing companies run

Figures as reported by Scaling Up. Scaling Up is a trademark of its owner.

01 · People

The right people in the right seats.

Who leads, who owns what, and how strong performers grow into bigger roles.

People tools
  • Core values and purpose, used in every hire
  • Accountability chart: one owner for every function
  • Scorecards for each leadership role
  • Leadership assessment and development plans
  • Incentives tied to company results
02 · Strategy

One plan the whole company can see.

Where the business competes, what it promises customers, and how it grows.

Strategy tools
  • One-Page Strategic Plan
  • Core customer and brand promise
  • Three-to-five-year targets and annual goals
  • Growth map: new customers, new services, add-on acquisitions
03 · Execution

A rhythm that turns the plan into results.

Everyone knows the priorities, the numbers that matter, and who owns them.

Execution tools
  • Daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly meeting rhythm
  • Quarterly priorities with a named owner
  • KPI scorecards for every team, updated from your systems
  • Annual and quarterly planning sessions
04 · Capital

Cash earned, then put where it returns most.

Faster cash, clear reporting, and debt sized to the business as it stands.

Cash management tools
  • Cash conversion cycle analysis
  • 13-week cash forecast built on your data
  • Fast monthly close and lender-ready reporting
  • Pricing and working capital levers
  • An investment case for every major spend
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