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Market Expansion Framework

Enter new markets and segments successfully.

Methodology

Expansion model across market selection, entry mode, localisation, go-to-market and scale-up.

Components

Market selection & sizing; Entry-mode choice; Localisation; Go-to-market; Risk & compliance; Scale-up & exit criteria.

Governance

Executive and BU leaders own; strategy supports; board approves major entries.

Maturity levels

L1
Initial (0–40) — Ad-hoc, undocumented, reactive.
L2
Developing (41–55) — Framework emerging; pockets of practice.
L3
Defined (56–70) — Documented, standardised, governed.
L4
Managed (71–85) — Measured, benchmarked, continuously improved.
L5
Optimised (86–100) — Strategic asset; competitive differentiator.

Implementation roadmap

Diagnose (assess maturity) → Design (tailor framework & governance) → Build (strategy, plans, tools) → Embed (cascade, capability, cadence) → Sustain (review, learn, re-score).

Deliverables

Framework document, governance & RACI, templates, maturity score & roadmap, board reporting pack.

Advisory opportunities

Market-entry assessment; Expansion strategy; Go-to-market build.

Across the Business Strategy ecosystem

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