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  • April 2004 (Revised May 2006)
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Achieving Profitable Growth and Market Value

By: James L. Heskett and Richard G. Hamermesh
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Abstract

Provides an overview of how a new venture needs to change as it passes from the initial start-up to the growth phase. Explores how a venture's leadership, strategy, and execution need to evolve to deal with rapid growth.

Keywords

Growth Management; Business Growth and Maturation; Business Startups; Change Management

Citation

Heskett, James L., and Richard G. Hamermesh. "Achieving Profitable Growth and Market Value." Harvard Business School Background Note 804-157, April 2004. (Revised May 2006.)
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James L. Heskett

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Richard G. Hamermesh

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