How do businesses grow fast – and sustainably? This handbook provides an in-depth look at scaling up and high growth, two phenomena that have long been central to economic development and innovation but are still poorly understood.
Bringing together researchers and practitioners, the book offers an up-to-date overview of the state of knowledge and new insights into what really drives growth. It discusses the patterns, strategies and critical factors behind successful scaling up – from the role of people and culture to structures, finance and ecosystems.
The handbook highlights how scaling up can take different forms depending on the context and shows how initiatives and companies can grow effectively. Aimed at entrepreneurs, advisors, policy makers and others working in the field of innovation and growth, the book brings together theory and practice in a concrete guide to sustainable expansion.