#133 Scaling value in High-Growth Environments with Thomas Doorley

"when you have this amount of change, we’re calling it the fog of change.”"

Are you struggling to create lasting growth? 

In today’s interconnected world, the value creation process is no longer confined to individual departments or silos. The unit of value has become smaller, often residing within teams or even individuals. This shift requires a holistic, end-to-end view of the entire value chain.

Tom and I explore how to create growth that truly matters. We explore the myths that leaders need to unlearn, particularly the idea that they can accurately plan for the future. The current environment is characterized by unprecedented change, making it nearly impossible to predict what will happen next. The old methods of strategic planning are now limited. The real challenge is to find ways to see through the change fog, constantly learning and adjusting. 

Discover how to build a legacy through value creation for people, organizations, and society.

👉 Learn the pivotal role of adaptability in today’s world.

👉 Uncover the biggest growth myth leaders must unlearn.

👉 Explore Tom’s valuable formula for strategic excellence.

What’s your biggest challenge in creating meaningful growth?

Each person must understand their impact on the whole. From product creation to its end-of-life impact, every step matters. This concept aligns with sustainability principles, where the lifetime value and environmental footprint of a product are considered from the outset.

Tom shares his wealth of insight, experience and foresight from working with leadesr and institutions around the world.

The main insights you'll get from this episode are :

• Cultivate a growth mindset to embrace change, curiosity, and calculated risk-taking in both personal and organizational contexts, moving beyond the limitations of traditional planning.
• Unlearn the myth of predictable planning. Instead, adopt a scientific approach of trial and error, constantly adjusting strategies based on real-time feedback from the field to navigate the “fog of change.”
• Decentralize decision-making to empower those closest to customers and technology, fostering adaptability and innovation throughout the organization.
• Use the “valuable formula” by focusing on a core value proposition, strategically marketing it, and consciously allocating capital to create sustainable growth.
• Delay seeking external funding until the need is clear and the company’s capabilities are well-defined, retaining greater control and strategic flexibility.
• Embrace AI not just for productivity gains, but for discovering new business opportunities and models, and proactively address potential workforce displacement through upskilling and innovative solutions.

Find out more about Tom and his work here :

https://www.sagepartners.net

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomdoorley/

https://open.spotify.com/show/4xDjK2tRJgHbX5WxSITJcF