Growth begins with organizational readiness.

Growth places new demands on an organization. Before pursuing the next opportunity, leaders should examine whether the operating model, talent, and resources can support it.

Start with three questions: Where are we trying to grow? What must become repeatable? Which constraints will intensify as demand increases?

Translate the answers into a short list of readiness priorities. Assign an owner to each priority and define the evidence that will show it is improving. Strategic growth becomes more manageable when ambition is matched by organizational capacity.