A solid strategy is the cornerstone of any successful organisation. Without a clear plan, businesses can lose direction, miss opportunities, and struggle to achieve their long-term vision. The Scaling Up framework offers a suite of tools designed to streamline your strategic planning process, ensuring that every aspect of your organisation is aligned and focused on … Read more
Creating high-performance teams is essential for any organisation aiming for sustainable growth and success. The Scaling Up framework provides tools to enhance team performance, ensure role clarity, and foster a culture of accountability. The key tools within this framework are the One-Page Personal Plan (OPPP), the Function Accountability Chart (FACe), the Process Accountability Chart (PACe), … Read more
At Connect The Dots, we pride ourselves on transforming businesses through innovative digital strategies. Here’s how we helped Clover Ferments achieve remarkable growth. About Clover Ferments Clover Ferments crafts batch-brewed, fermented tonics designed to boost gut and skin health while supporting the immune system. The journey of Clover Ferments began with Steph and her daughter, Clover. … Read more
The Rockefeller Habits, inspired by John D. Rockefeller’s management principles, provide a practical framework for scaling up businesses. These habits focus on alignment, accountability, and execution, ensuring that every part of the organisation is synchronised and moving toward the same strategic objectives. By embedding these practices into the company’s daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly rhythms, … Read more
Experienced marketers know their job isn’t finished once a shopper makes a purchase. In fact, in email marketing, it’s often the post-purchase experience that’s the biggest contributor to (or detractor from) a brand’s success. With 48% of all e-commerce transactions coming from repeat customers, focusing on retention through loyalty programs, exceptional post-purchase experiences, and prioritising customer … Read more
Running a privately held business can be both challenging and rewarding. As a leader, you have the opportunity to make a difference, set and achieve your own purpose, and create a culture that aligns with your beliefs and values. However, many leaders often overlook the importance of business valuation due to various reasons. The valuation … Read more
The reason most firms can’t grow is because the original partners carry 70-80% of the weight of the company. They have to micromanage their team or do everything themselves to get everything done. Some managers find themselves micromanaging their team or performing all the tasks themselves in order to ensure that everything is done. However, … Read more
Few things are as crucial in your company as cash flow and revenue. For CFOs, optimising these aspects is a top priority. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by reducing your sales cycle time. However, the road to success is paved with decisions, and there are four fundamental choices that every … Read more
https://youtu.be/cV8owqcXbdc Business success begins with a clear and compelling vision—a guiding light that illuminates the path to greatness. This vision is embodied in what we call a BHAG, or “Big Hairy Audacious Goal.” While the term may sound whimsical, the process of defining your BHAG is a serious undertaking that can shape the future of … Read more
https://youtu.be/ExiNPHsd8O8?si=8K80_UW-ERmH0osh Organisations must continuously evolve to stay competitive and achieve their growth objectives. The key to success lies in clarity, accountability, and alignment within the company. This is where the Process Accountability Chart Exercise (PACe) comes into play. In our Scaling Up coaching practice, we have witnessed firsthand how the PACe exercise can transform businesses and … Read more
