Go Global 4 Growth Programme

Programme Overview

Go Global 4 Growth (GG4G) is Enterprise Ireland’s premier strategy implementation programme that assists business leaders in refining their strategic thinking.

Successful leaders think strategically, have well-informed strategic plans and can turn strategy into action to accelerate business growth. Go Global 4 Growth (GG4G) is Enterprise Ireland’s premier strategy implementation programme that assists business leaders in refining their strategic thinking. GG4G enables senior teams to engage collaboratively and create an International Growth Action Plan outlining the strategic direction of their companies.

Go Global is targeted at ambitious top teams from all sectors, committed to adapting and evolving their business functions to prepare for global growth. The programme is designed for the CEO and 2 senior managers who can commit to the schedule and work involved in strategically energising and scaling their business.

We will have an information session on 18th January 2023 where you can hear from DCU Business School Strategy Crowd, Enterprise Ireland and previous alumni of the programme. This will take place virtually.

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Programme Content

The programme will run over eight months and involve:

8 x Programme days including Launch, Finale, and Education including peer learning networks.
5 x half-days in-company management team advisory sessions.
2 x 2-hour one-to-one leadership coaching sessions.
Online learning modules.

In addition to all module content being conveniently available and accessible 24/7 on eiLearn, pre- and post-module material is also delivered through the online portal, further enhancing the learning experience.

GG4G culminates in month eight with a finale event which sees key deliverables disseminated within the group of client companies across sessions that involve programme summary, reflection and future-facing next steps. On completion of the programme companies should have:

A highly confident and professional top team
Realigned company structure
Innovation tools and techniques
Examination of current exports
Shared financial strategy
A talent plan
A strategic Roadmap – their International Growth Action Plan

Learning Approach

Masterclasses

Masterclasses are delivered by Irish-based faculty and have a facilitated, experiential focus. Programme alumni complement the masterclasses by sharing their growth challenges, reassuring you that you are not alone.

Business Advisor Coaches

Your dedicated Growth Advisor will work with you on a one-to-one basis as your leadership coach and on a team basis working with your top team in-company. The role of the Growth Advisor is to challenge and support you, ensuring you can easily implement the programme content to the needs of your business.

Peer to Peer Learning

You will be assigned to a peer learning network for the duration of your Go Global journey. This provides a unique opportunity to learn from peers representing other sectors and disciplines. You will have the opportunity to reflect on masterclass content, discuss and seek advice on business challenges, all in a trusted, intimate environment.

Integrate and Plan Sessions

At each module, the Programme Leader facilitates a workshop to support the integration of masterclass content into Go Global Roadmap for each firm.

Programme Partners

Dublin City University (DCU), Ireland’s ‘University of Enterprise’, is ranked in the QS Top 50 universities under 50 years old. This young and innovative university has a reputation for quality business education. Accredited by AACSB, DCU Business School ranks in the top 5% of business schools worldwide. The Centre for Executive & International Education at DCU Business School provides executives with expertise, insights and tools from industry best-practice and the latest academic research.

StrategyCrowd is a handpicked panel of experienced entrepreneurs. They work with SME Leadership teams to define and execute transformational growth.

Fees

The programme is subsidised by Enterprise Ireland.
After applying grant aid, the direct cost to companies with up to three participants is €9,000*.

Module 1 overnight accommodation costs are included in the overall fee. Overnight finale accommodation costs are discretionary and at the participants expense.
*More than three participants can be facilitated for this programme subject to additional fees.