Please complete the following questions from the perspective of the business you intend to continue running or working in, the business you are considering moving to, the business you're currently establishing, or the one you plan to create in the future. Ensure that your answers reflect the business context you envision working in moving forward.

Your Business

Which statement best describes you?

Innovator / Technology Provider

Utility / Network Operator

Infrastructure Owner / Operator

Investor / Fund

Public Sector / Regulator

Advisor / Consultancy

Other

How many people work in your company?

Energy

Utilities

Infrastructure

Climate / Net Zero

Smart Cities

Digital / Data Platforms

Multi-sector

Business Sector

Select your industry sector?

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Manufacturing

Construction

Information Technology

Healthcare and Social Assistance

Finance and Insurance

Retail Trade

Transportation and Warehousing

Education and Research

Arts, Education and Recreation

Business Goals

What are your top business goals for the next 12 months?

Gaining clarity on purpose, vision, or direction

Improving personal leadership presence and confidence

Scaling or growing my business/organization

Transitioning into a new leadership role or career path

Building a high-performing team and culture

Enhancing strategic thinking and decision-making

Improving work-life balance and personal wellbeing

Increasing revenue, profit or operational efficiency

Managing complexity, uncertainty, or high-stake situations

Preparing for board-level or investor conversations

Mission Clarity & Leadership

1

2

3

4

5

To what extent is your business's mission and vision documented and regularly communicated to your team and clients?

Not at all

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

Which statement(s) best describe your leadership style?

Demanding and to the point

Big picture thinker

Take time to making decisions

Logical and systematic

Sales Mastery

What are the biggest barriers to closing more sales?

Price

Customer awareness

Competition

Sales process

Other

Do you have a documented sales process that your team follows?

Yes

No

How satisfied are you with your current customer retention rate?

Not at all

Slightly

Moderately

Very

Extremely

Marketing Effectiveness

What percentage of your revenue is allocated to marketing efforts?

Less than 5%

5%-10%

20%-20%

Over 20%

Do you have a content marketing strategy in place?

1

2

3

4

5

How effective is your digital presence (website, social media, SEO)?

1

2

3

4

5

Process Optimization

What are your biggest challenges to scaling?

Workforce

Supply chain

Technology

Processes

Other

Do you have clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or metrics that you track regularly to measure operational performance?

1

2

3

4

5

How often do you review and optimize your business processes?

1

2

3

4

5

Do you utilize any software or tools for project management or task automation?

Yes

No

Streamlined Operations

How scalable are your current operations if demand were to double?

1

2

3

4

5

To what extent are your operations automated?

1

2

3

4

5

What is your average employee turnover rate over the last 12 months?

Less than 5%

5%-10%

Over 10%

n/a

Do you have documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key tasks in your business?

Yes

No

Financial Management

What are your biggest financial challenges?

Cash flow

Access to credit

Budgeting

Profitability

Other

How regularly do you review financial reports (e.g., profit and loss statements, cash flow)?

1

2

3

4

5

Do you have a clear budget for your business?

1

2

3

4

5

How would you rate your access to working capital or credit if needed?

No

Limited

Moderate

Good

Excellent

Customer Experience & Satisfaction

Do you have a process in place to gather customer feedback?

1

2

3

4

5

How would you rate your ability to respond to customer concerns or issues promptly?

1

2

3

4

5

Do you have a loyalty or rewards program for repeat customers?

Yes

No

Talent & Team Management

What are your biggest challenges in hiring and retaining employees?

Competition

Culture

Compensation

Location

Other

What is the average tenure of employees in your company?

Less than 1 year

1-3 years

3-5 years

Over 5 years

Do you have a formal employee onboarding and training process?

Yes

No

How would you rate your company culture and employee engagement?

Very poor

Poor

Average

Good

Excellent

What employee benefits or incentives do you currently offer?

Health insurance

Flexible working hours / remote work options

Retirement savings plan

Professional development stipends

Performance based bonuses

Business Growth & Strategy

What percentage of your revenue comes from new clients vs. repeat clients?

Less than 25%

25%-50%

Over 50%

Do you have a documented growth strategy for the next 3 to 5 years?

Yes

No

How confident are you in the scalability of your business model?

Not

Slightly

Moderately

Very

Extremely

Work-Life Balance

On average how many hours per week do you work?

Less than 30

30-40

41-50

51-60

Over 60

How would you rate your stress levels in managing the business?

Very low

Low

Moderate

High

Very High

How often do you take time off to recharge?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Frequently

Always

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