April 2004 (Revised May 2006)
Background Note
HBS Case Collection

Achieving Profitable Growth and Market Value

By: James L. Heskett and Richard G. Hamermesh

Format:Print
| Pages:9

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.)