How do you define business growth?

Business growth is defined as the intentional expansion of a company's revenue, capabilities, and impact, supported by an organization that can sustain that expansion. It is as much about building capacity - systems, people, and structure - as it is about increasing top-line numbers.

  • A practical definition for leaders:

    • Growth occurs when you can serve more of the right customers, at higher value, with consistent quality and healthy economics. 

    • Measured over time through a mix of financial, customer, and organizational metrics, not just short-term spikes. 

  • Why a clear definition matters:

    • Guides strategic choices: which markets to pursue, what to say no to, and where to invest.

    • Helps your team understand what "success" looks like beyond generic terms like "scale" or "hit the next level."

At Kindred Consulting Group, we work with clients to:

  • Co-create a working definition of growth that fits their mission, values, and stage. 

  • Then design the organizational changes needed to realize that definition in day-to-day operations and decision-making.

Learn more about Kindred's Services
 

This content is for general informational and illustrative purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, or other professional advice. It is not intended to create, and receipt or review does not constitute, any client–professional relationship with Kindred Consulting Group or its representatives. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information in this content without seeking advice from qualified professionals who are familiar with your specific circumstances. While efforts are made to keep information accurate and up to date, no guarantees are made regarding its completeness, reliability, or suitability, and any use of this information is solely at your own risk.

Dr. Powell Hinitz

Dr. Katie Powell Hinitz, Ph.D., MBA, is the founder of Kindred Consulting Group and a Principal Business Advisor. She specializes in helping executives transform organizational complexity into predictable, sustainable performance. Using her proprietary Kindred Clarity Framework, grounded in Industrial-Organizational Design and behavioral science, she pinpoints the structural friction stalling growth and translates complex information into clear, data-backed decisions for leaders navigating change.

Connect with Dr. Powell Hinitz: katie@team-kindred.com

Previous
Previous

What is the rule of 3 in consulting?

Next
Next

Do business consultants get paid?