Is your company’s growth capped by your own capacity? At a certain stage, scaling stops being about "what" you do and becomes entirely about "how" you set up your internal engine.If you feel like you're constantly putting out fires instead of executing your strategy, this Scalability Masterclass is for you. Farhad Niyoz (CEO of Cocoon) and Martins Bicevskis (Professional Board Member) break down the "Scalability Puzzle" - the specific disconnects between Strategy, Execution, and Team that create friction and kill profitability.In this video, you will learn: • The Strategy Trap: Why most strategic plans detach from reality and how to fix the "buy-in" problem. • Escaping Firefighting: How to move from reactive problem-solving to a steady execution rhythm. • The Team Equation: How to spot C-level mis-hires and why "nice" CEOs often fail to scale. • Practical Tools: A core team exercise you can run immediately to spot blockers.Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and goals02:06 Meet the speakers: Farhad and Martins04:58 Understanding company scalability08:37 The role of strategy in scaling09:08 Strategy content 21:08 Strategy process: staying realistic25:47 Strategy buy-in: alignment and accountability29:43 Navigating investor disagreements 34:37 The role of execution in scaling38:47 CEO responsibilities: firefighting vs. planning39:56 Financial hygiene for CEOs 42:54 Delegating responsibility and decisions47:58 Building a steady execution system54:20 The role of the team in scaling58:38 Team setup: placement, structure, and collaboration 59:59 Team journey 1:04:50 Leadership principles 1:07:19 Leading by example vs. motivating1:11:55 Action step: the growth blockers assessment1:13:46 How to get individual support1:11:09 Creating a sense of ownership 1:14:11 Closing thoughts and open discussion1:15:04 Love what you do vs. Do what you love 1:16:44 The Nvidia lesson: starting small Resources & Next Steps: 🔹 Free Growth Blockers Assessment: https://www.cocoonprogram.com/assessment 🔹 Learn more about Cocoon: https://www.cocoonprogram.com/ 🔹 Request an individual session: https://www.cocoonprogram.com/grow-with-us 🔹 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadniyoz/About the Speakers: Farhad Niyoz is the CEO of Cocoon, a mentor, and a former tech founder. He helps growth-stage CEOs build strong, aligned teams that execute autonomously, preventing the founder from becoming the bottleneck.Martins Bicevskis is a professional supervisory board member and C-Suite advisor.​ He advises CEOs on scaling, org design, and high-stakes transitions pre- and post-IPO, drawing on experience leading teams in the hundreds.

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