#3  Episode 3: Validate & Plan

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Big ideas need solid foundations! In Episode 3 of the Change Gear Podcast, host Melusi Tshabalala takes you through Step 4: Validate Your New Direction and Step 5: Develop Your Transformation Plan—two crucial steps to ensuring your business is built for long-term success.

Before diving into a major shift, it’s vital to test your ideas, confirm market demand, and build a roadmap that turns your vision into reality. This episode breaks it all down, giving you the tools to validate, plan, and execute your next big move with confidence.

What you’ll gain from this episode:

• How to validate your ideas using pilot programs, MVP testing, and customer feedback.
• The key ingredients of a successful transformation plan, from setting goals to budgeting wisely.
• Why tracking KPIs and assigning clear responsibilities keeps your business on the right path.
• Practical insights on how to plan for milestones and navigate unexpected challenges.

Download the Change Gear Toolkit to follow along: https://simplybiz.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360046018651-Change-Gear

Don’t just dream it—plan it, test it, and make it happen! Vroom, vroom!
Season 1 / Episode 3 13 Feb English South Africa Business · Management

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