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IDEO - Explore Scalability

Scaling can be exciting, but requires careful planning. This exercise helps you explore your objectives and opportunities before you commit to scaling your solution.

Duration
1 hour
Group Size
4-8
Category
IDEO
Difficulty
Easy
Participants will assess scalability, identify requirements, understand market conditions, and plan for optimization.
A clear scalability assessment, understanding of growth potential, and a strategic scaling plan.
Scaling is a complex, long-term commitment. Be realistic. Use data to guide your decisions, not just enthusiasm. Remember that even with careful planning, scaling can present unexpected challenges. Don't be afraid to adjust your strategy as you learn.
Scaling means significant growth with minimal extra investment. Before scaling, ensure everyone agrees on what success looks like and how to achieve it.

Here's how:

  1. Examine your solution's current performance. Use metrics and customer feedback from monitoring and evaluation.

  2. Use the 'Current Conditions' prompts to review your solution's desirability, feasibility, viability, and impact.

  3. Map out your potential conditions for scaling.

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For Facilitators

  • Review participant profiles and expectations
  • Prepare all materials and supplies
  • Test technology and room setup

For Participants

  • Complete pre-session survey
  • Review background materials
  • Prepare examples or case studies

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  • Paper

  • Measurement and evaluation data

  • Cost-effectiveness data

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