Unlock Growth with an Operational Audit, Leadership Workshops & Strategic Frameworks

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If your business is scaling—or trying to—you already know this truth: what got you here won’t get you there. At some point, hustle alone starts to fail. What you need is structure, alignment, and clarity across every part of your company.

That’s where a powerful trio comes in:
1. Operational Audit
2. Leadership Workshop
3. Business Growth Framework

Together, these tools provide insight, drive alignment, and equip your team with the systems and mindsets needed to grow on purpose—not by accident.

Let’s break down why these three steps are foundational for scaling your business and how you can take action today.


Step 1: Book an Operational Audit

An Operational Audit is your baseline. Without understanding what’s happening under the hood of your business, it’s impossible to design systems that scale.

Why It Matters:

  • Reveals inefficiencies that are costing you money and time

  • Surfaces misalignment between strategy and execution

  • Shows where your people and processes are out of sync

  • Offers a clear picture of what’s blocking growth

At Think Lateral, we approach audits through both operational and leadership lenses. We don’t just look at systems—we look at how people interact with them.

Book your audit here to get clarity on your current state.


Step 2: Schedule a Leadership Workshop

Once you know what’s wrong, the next step is getting your leadership team aligned around how to fix it.

Most businesses skip this and jump straight into implementation. That’s a mistake.

A Leadership Workshop is a high-leverage space to:

  • Align on vision, goals, and metrics

  • Clarify leadership roles and communication flows

  • Define decision-making frameworks

  • Build trust and eliminate friction

Without this step, even the best strategies can fail due to miscommunication, ego clashes, or siloed thinking.

We’ve helped executive teams in fast-growing startups and legacy companies break through stuck patterns—and leave energized with a shared game plan.

Schedule a Leadership Workshop now and create alignment that lasts.


Step 3: Download Your Business Growth Framework

Insight + Alignment = Readiness. Now you need the actual playbook for how to scale.

That’s where our Business Growth Framework comes in.

This downloadable tool distills our most impactful strategies for:

  • Organizing your business for scale

  • Prioritizing growth-driving activities

  • Creating feedback loops that sustain progress

  • Making data-driven decisions with confidence

It’s the same framework we use with clients during deep-dive consulting and leadership retreats.

Download the Business Growth Framework and start building your growth engine today.


Why These 3 Steps Work Best Together

Most growth strategies fail because they solve only part of the puzzle:

  • An audit without alignment = awareness with no action

  • A workshop without strategy = motivated leaders with no map

  • A framework without context = a tool without direction

When combined, these tools give you:

✔️ Clarity on where you are
✔️ Alignment on where you’re going
✔️ Structure for how to get there

This integrated approach is what makes our work at Think Lateral transformative—not just informative.


Links to Support Your Journey

You don’t have to figure this out alone. Explore these resources:

  • About Us – Learn who we are and why we do this work

  • Our Services – See how we help businesses at every stage of growth

  • The Curious Leader – A podcast on leadership, growth, and sustainable success

  • Speaking – Book Jon Bassford to engage your team or event

  • Media – Watch and listen to client stories, interviews, and insights

  • Blog – Read more articles like this one

  • Contact Us – Take the next step toward clarity and growth


Final Thoughts

There’s no magic bullet for scaling a business—but there is a smarter way.

By starting with an Operational Audit, aligning your team through a Leadership Workshop, and implementing our proven Business Growth Framework, you can build a company that grows stronger—not just bigger.

Don’t wait for the chaos to catch up with you. Be proactive. Be strategic. Be scalable.

Book Your Audit
Schedule Your Workshop
Download the Framework

Want help making it all happen? Get in touch with us today.

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Jon Bassford

JD, MBA, CAE

Jon Bassford, JD, MBA, CAE, is an expert in curiosity-driven leadership. Not your typical operations professional, Jon has applied his curiosity to launch, manage, and improve operations for organizations ranging from venture-backed startups to global nonprofits with far-reaching impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our approach combines data-driven diagnostics, tailored solutions, and leadership development. Led by Jon Bassford, we focus on empowering businesses to scale efficiently while fostering operational clarity and innovation.

Operational audits identify inefficiencies, streamline processes, and provide actionable insights. They serve as a foundation for sustainable growth by optimizing your operations and aligning them with your goals.

The Growth Navigation System is a comprehensive diagnostic tool that evaluates Operational Excellence and Transformation Readiness, helping businesses prioritize key areas for improvement and growth.

Executive coaching enhances leadership capabilities and ensures that leaders can effectively implement strategies uncovered during audits and diagnostics. It bridges the gap between operational insights and actionable leadership.

Let’s Build Your Path to Success

Take the first step toward transforming your business. Connect with us today to unlock operational clarity and drive sustainable growth.

At the heart of our work lies a passion for empowering businesses to scale efficiently and thrive in today’s competitive landscape.

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