An entrepreneurial growth path designed for impact-driven business leaders

The Giants Journey is a transformative, tiered programme developed to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Southern Africa. Designed by Scale Up Partners in collaboration with GIBS, it helps business owners think differently, act boldly, and scale sustainably.

THE GIANTS JOURNEY: Building, Leadership, & Governance

Building Giants program focused on developing scalable businesses and leadership

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Three Stages of the Journey

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Building Giants

Learn to structure, grow, and scale your business over 12 months with practical strategies rooted in purpose, people, and profitability

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Leading Giants

Develop leadership capability, culture, and governance that inspire your teams and drive results.

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Governing Giants

Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) framework used for long-term business growth

Prepare for long-term sustainability, institutional readiness, and impact-driven investment with best-in-class governance practices.

Outcomes

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Master the Four Decisions: People, Strategy, Execution, Cash

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Build investor-ready enterprises

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Join a movement of Giants

“Walking the Giants Journey is about building enduring businesses with their feet firmly on the ground and their vision set on the horizon.”

Building Giants Program

Start your Journey Today

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