Growth Operations
Challenges
What’s at stake?
Content
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Streamline work to get more time for growth

Enable your team to focus on growth: better team collaboration and using technology to get more done.

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Challenges

Challenges we see often

Discover why your growth is hitting the brakes. When teams aren't aligned, when communication falters, and when roles are as clear as mud, everyone's effort turns into busywork—not business growth.

Why won't it stop buzzing?

Why won't it stop buzzing?

Ever feel like your gadgets are conspiring against your peace? Every ding pulls you away from meaningful work, leaving you in a never-ending cycle of 'busy but unproductive.' Let's hit the mute button on distractions and find our focus in the silent spaces between buzzes.

Who’s steering this thing?

Who’s steering this thing?

Without defined roles, chaos reigns. Clarify responsibilities to align and streamline efforts.

Where's the plan, Stan?

Where's the plan, Stan?

Ever feel like your project is a puzzle with missing pieces? Chaos reigns without a clear plan. Time to piece together the strategy and map out the road to success.

Drowning in data

Drowning in data

Feel like you're reading ancient scripts when looking at data? Demystify Analytics to make informed decisions.

Manual madness

Manual madness

Stuck doing manual labor in a digital world? Overcome automation anxiety and let technology do the heavy lifting.

Not another meeting!

Not another meeting!

Trapped in the meeting vortex, where time (and coffee) vanishes? It’s like Groundhog Day, but with agendas. Break out of the cycle, reclaim your schedule, and rediscover what uninterrupted work feels like. Enough is enough – let’s make 'real work' a thing again!

Accountability? Anyone?

Accountability? Anyone?

A culture without accountability leads to blame games. Define clear responsibilities.

Task tornado

Task tornado

Caught in a whirlwind of tasks with no clear direction? It's like being lost in a storm. Let's calm the chaos with structured task management and clear skies ahead.

Lost in sheets

Lost in sheets

Lost in a labyrinth of cells and formulas? Unravel the mysteries of Google Sheets to streamline your workflow.

If only I could automate this..

If only I could automate this..

Drowning in repetitive tasks? Create smooth workflows to sail through your day without a glitch.

What was I doing again?

What was I doing again?

Caught in the hustle but missing the hustle's point? It's easy to get lost in tasks without making actual progress. It's time to swap the hamster wheel for a roadmap. Prioritize, execute, and celebrate the wins – no more busywork masquerades.

Slooooow changes

Slooooow changes

Feel like you're steering a giant ship with a small paddle? Speed is essential in ecommerce. Streamline your growth operations to turn that tanker into a speedboat.

Aimless without a compass?

Aimless without a compass?

Drifting in a sea of projects without a guiding star? Goals and priorities are your north star; let's navigate by them to find land and success.

Missing out on the tool magic

Missing out on the tool magic

Ever feel like there's magic you're missing out on? Unlock the full potential of your toolstack and master your digital domain.

Juggling too many balls

Juggling too many balls

Feel like you're juggling too many balls? Simplify life with smart automations that take care of the mundane.

Inbox: The never-ending story

Inbox: The never-ending story

Drowning in an email sea where S.O.S signals go unnoticed? Let's build a lifeboat. Streamline your inbox, prioritise responses, and keep your head above the water. It's time to turn the tide on email overload and navigate to clearer, calmer waters.

Emergency room vibe

Emergency room vibe

Constant crisis kills creativity. Establish clear processes to maintain calm and focus.

Team burnout

Team burnout

Uncertainty in roles and communication means everyone's working hard but on the wrong things, like treading water without moving forward. This stagnation leads to both drowning in tasks and eventual burnout.

Whisper game gone wrong

Whisper game gone wrong

Ever play telephone with project details, only to end in disaster? Miscommunications can derail progress. Let's clear the lines and get everyone on the same page.

Where did my time go?

Where did my time go?

Are simple tasks eating up your day? Discover shortcuts and tips to zip through your to-do list.

Trigger tripwire

Trigger tripwire

Ever set off alarms unintentionally? Refine your triggers to ensure automations work like clockwork.

Calendar chaos

Calendar chaos

Looked at your calendar and thought it was a prank? Back-to-back meetings with no end in sight is a recipe for burnout. Let’s erase, reschedule, and breathe. Your time is precious – let's guard it like treasure and bring back balance and sanity to your days.

Crossed wires and mixed signals

Crossed wires and mixed signals

Misaligned goals create confusion. Sync objectives and clarify decisions for harmony.

Meetings needed for updates

Meetings needed for updates

Because project information isn't flowing, you need constant update meetings that take away from the actual work.

Stuck in your tool stack

Stuck in your tool stack

Trapped in a maze of unused apps and features? Cut through the clutter and harness the true power of your tools.

The never-ending meeting saga

The never-ending meeting saga

Stuck in the loop of meetings that lead nowhere? Break free from the cycle, replace redundant updates with action, and turn meeting time into 'me' time for projects.

Who fixes what?

Who fixes what?

Unclear roles lead to unresolved issues, frustrating everyone involved.

Who's calling the shots?

Who's calling the shots?

Decision paralysis stalls growth. Empower with clear decision-making authority.

What’s at stake?

Missed revenue opportunities

When overwhelm goes unchecked, it's not just about the hours lost. The real cost is in missed opportunities for revenue and a dulled competitive edge.

Stalled sales

Stalled sales

Capturing opportunities is impossible when you’re ineffective, hurting your bottom line.

Get overtaken

Get overtaken

Competitors with more agile and efficient operations can easily outpace you, chipping away at your market share and customer base.

Low team morale

Low team morale

Constant firefighting and chaos lead to burnout, diminishing the overall morale and productivity of your team

Talent turnover

Talent turnover

High-performing team members thrive in making an impact. You risk losing them to competitors.

Had a very nice training from Ewoud! Gave lots of tips and tricks to start working in a structured and focused manner. Definitely recommended!

Laura van Steveninck
Laura van Steveninck
Decathlon
Graphic Designer

Very good training, gained many new detailed insights, and Ewoud is extremely helpful in answering all the questions posed.

Timon Tlomaczewski
Timon Tlomaczewski
The Talent Institute
Digital Designer

Amazing workshop. Thanks a lot. Really helped me (re)organising my planning, agenda and email with loads of practical tips. But most importantly, a wakeup call to change my mindset towards tasks, priorities and planning.

Gaby Ghusen
Gaby Ghusen
The Talent Institute
Digital Innovator

Super handy training, full of practical tips & tools on time-management and email management

Laurens Spiele
Laurens Spiele
Decathlon
Head of Channels & Solutions

Ewoud provided me with the right tips to gain more focus in my work, set long- and short-term goals and make more strategic decisions. Thanks to Ewoud, my day-to-day work is clear and fixed, whilst working on goals that help our business grow.

Machteld van der Does
Machteld van der Does
SOPHIA MAE
Senior Allround Marketeer

Content in this programme

Fixing the root causes
one by one

The programme solves foundational issues and solves the root causes of hitting a growth plateau. Built for action and created based on 10+ years in growth.

Week

1

Personal Productivity

Go from overwhelmed to full control

Personal Productivity ensures that every team member begins with a foundation for managing their own time and tasks effectively.

Personal Productivity

What you'll learn

Time Management

Email Management

Focus & Distraction

Weekly Planning

What we'll do together

Guided session on creating an effective weekly plan

Reviewing past week

Learn how you like to work

Learn how to schedule for unforeseen activities

Week

2

Responsibilities & Decisions

Clear roles, better results

Define clear roles and decision-making frameworks to enhance team efficiency and accountability.

Responsibilities & Decisions

What you'll learn

Core Processes in marketing & sales

Responsibility Chart

Issues Tracker

What we'll do together

Find bottlenecks and solve them immediately

Uncover who has too many responsibilities in the team

Find processes that are unattended

Refine the responsibility chart together

Week

3

Project management

Unify workflow & communication in 1 place

Implement a project management system to centralise tasks, set priorities, and align team goals for improved efficiency and clarity.

Project management

What you'll learn

Project Management Essentials

Communication Protocols

Company Wiki

What we'll do together

Practice setting clear objectives

Mapping deliverables & dependencies

Planning without stress

Q&A on Notion or Clickup

Week

4

Tool Stack

Streamline your tech stack

Enhance your team’s productivity without the overwhelm. Using the right tools correctly will save you hours of time and make work much more interesting.

Tool Stack

What you'll learn

Tool Stack Essentials

Google Sheets Essentials

Email Marketing Automation

What we'll do together

Toolstack analysis & improvements

How to get most out of your tools

Using Loom to reduce meetings

Inspiration of what's possible

Week

5

Automations

Connect all your tools together

Embrace automation to transform your team's efficiency. Learn to identify repetitive tasks that can be automated, freeing up time for strategic work that drives growth.

Automations

What you'll learn

Data Basics

No-Code Use Cases

No-Code Operations

Building Zaps

What we'll do together

Map your process

Learn how to build without coding

How to solve problems & test

Inspiration of use cases

Your teacher

Over a decade as a growth operator

Since 2012 I've led and helped growth teams from start-ups to exchange-listed companies. Let me bring a decade of experience to you team.

Marketing teacher

Educated over 1,500 marketers, sharing industry-leading practices and fostering the next generation of marketing leaders.

Growth Advisor

On Decathlon's advisory board, I leverage my extensive experience to guide strategic growth and innovation.

Experienced head of growth

Directed growth strategies for well-known brands, translating ambitious goals into tangible results and sustainable success.

Seasoned entrepreneur

Launched and grew businesses since 2012, navigating the ever-evolving marketing landscape.

Pricing

Invest in your growth

Decide how you want to work on growth: one level at a time, in a systematic programme approach or even as a year long commitment.

5 courses for your entire team

Growth Operations

€12,000

Dive deep into growth strategies with the flexibility to learn whenever suits you best. This format ensures your entire team can level up their skills from the ground up. Together, we'll apply the knowledge to solve your specific problems.

Actionable lessons applied to your problems

Courses designed to cater to all levels

Online course + workshop to apply the knowledge

Keep access: easily onboard new team members

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Without a foundation, you won’t be able to scale for the long term.

Amazing workshop. Thanks a lot. Really helped me (re)organising my planning, agenda and email with loads of practical tips. But most importantly, a wakeup call to change my mindset towards tasks, priorities and planning.

Gaby Ghusen
Gaby Ghusen
The Talent Institute
Digital Innovator
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