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Stages of Development

Where is your business currently headed?

6 Questions based on decades of business-building experience and data through Ninety.io foundational framework for measuring a company’s developmental progress. Take this assessment to evaluate your organization’s current Stage of Development so you can confidently progress toward building a great company.

 

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Question 1 of 6

 

YOUR CURRENT STAGE

 

Which statement best describes your organizational focus at this point in your business?

A

Just trying to survive

B

Sustaining our momentum

C

Intentionally working to grow

D

Emphasizing our development

E

Establishing our legacy

Question 2 of 6

YOUR VISION

 

A great company's Vision clarifies Core Values, Goals, Purpose and Passion, and Marketing Strategy.

 

Which statement best describes your organization's progress in building and following a vision?

A

We haven't developed a vision of who we are and where we'll be in 5-10 years.

B

We are in the early stages of defining our vision

C

We have a defined vision, but it is ot yet fully communicated to all team members

D

Our vision is well-defined and communicated, but it not consistently followed across the organization.

E

Our vision is clearly defined, communicated, and consistently followed by everyone in the organization.

Question 3 of 6

YOUR GOALS

 

Which statement best describes the nature of your organization's Time Span of Goals?

A

We're trying to prove product/market it.

B

We often pivot our goals to put out fires.

C

We consistently set 90-day goals (rocks) and hit at least 80% of them.

D

We have Rocks, and we set goals over the next 1-3 years.

E

We have Rocks, and we set goals over the next 5-10 years.

Question 4 of 6

YOUR STRUCTURE

 

Which statement best describes the current role of your organization's structure?

A

We don't have a structure, or our structure constantly changes.

B

Seats are described by our people who are already on staff.

C

Seats are defined by function but inefficiently layered.

D

Seats are defined by function and are efficiently layered.

E

Seats are defined by function, efficiently layered, and filled by the right people.

Question 5 of 6

YOUR FOUNDER DEPENDENCY

 

How long can your organization operate effectively without its founder?

A

Less than a week

B

1 week to 3 months

C

3 months to 1 year

D

1 year to 3 years

E

Independent

Question 6 of 6

YOUR FINANCES

 

Which statement best describes the current role of your organization's financial status?

A

We're new and in flux, so not a reasonable investment risk.

B

We're established but not yet a reasonable investment risk.

C

Value proposition is becoming clear, but we present a risky investment.

D

Capable of raising debt and equity and being sold, we present a reasonable investment risk.

E

Capable of raising debt and equity and being sold, we present a reasonable investment.

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