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Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 10 hours
  • Course by University of Virginia
  • Offered by

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This course, developed at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and taught by top-ranked faculty, focuses on challenges faced by existing private businesses when they attempt to grow substantially.

Modules

Course Overview

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Welcome to the Class!

Truth and Myths About Growth

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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5 Videos

  • Myths About Growth
  • The Eyebobs Conversation
  • Growth Research
  • A More Realistic View of Growth
  • A Growths Risk Assessment Tool

1 Readings

  • Module 2 Readings

Julie Allinson Interview

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • The Truth About Growth

3 Videos

  • Julie Allinson Interview: Intro
  • Julie Allinson Interview
  • Julie Allinson Interview: Conclusion

Workshop: Feller's Gourmet

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Fellers Gourmet Workshop

3 Videos

  • Workshop: Part 1 Fellers Gourmet - Ready for Growth?
  • Workshop: Part 2 Fellers Gourmet - Growth Analysis
  • Workshop: Part 3 Fellers Gourmet - Growth Decision

1 Readings

  • Module 3 Readings

The 4 Ps: Planning, Prioritization, Pace and Processes

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • The Infrastructure of Growing a Business: Planning, Prioritization, Pace and Processes
  • Defender Direct Case Study
  • Defender Direct: Planning, Prioritization, Pace and Processes
  • Prioritization: What, Whom, and Why? Where is the biggest fire?

1 Readings

  • Module 4 Readings

The 4 Ps Continued

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • The 4 P's

3 Videos

  • Processes: 99% Defect Free On Time Delivery to Customers
  • Pacing Growth: Controlling Your Gas Pedal
  • Defender Direct Interview with Dave Lindsey

The Four Ways to Grow a Business: Scale and CVP

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • How to Scale Your Business with Enchanting Travels Case Study
  • Customer Value Proposition
  • Enchanting Travels Case Study: Processes
  • Improving Your Business and Franchise Opportunities

1 Readings

  • Module 5 Reading

The Four Ways to Grow a Business: Innovating, Outsourcing and Strategic Acquisitions

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Four Ways to Grow a Business

4 Videos

  • Learning Companies: Innovating in Your Business
  • Scaling: Planning, Processes, Outsourcing, and Ways to Grow Your Business
  • Strategic Acquisitions
  • Enchanting Travels Interview with Parik Laxminarayan

Creating a Growth Plan

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Creating a Growth Plan

2 Videos

  • Growing a Business that has Commodity Products
  • Eric Barger's Growth Plan

1 Readings

  • Module 6 Readings

Course Wrap Up

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Review for Final Exam
  • The Entrepreneurs' Way of Life
  • Be Good, Do Good - Giving Thanks

Final Exam

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Final Exam

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Discover how to navigate the challenges of substantial growth in private businesses with "Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I." Offered by the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and taught by top-ranked faculty, this foundational course is perfect for business professionals. Available on Coursera, it offers flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional, and spans 600 minutes of in-depth content. Ideal for anyone looking to strategically scale their business.

Edward D. Hess
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Edward D. Hess