MJC Impact Lab Application Form
This form is your application to be considered for the MJC Strategic Growth Programme – Impact Lab. My priority is working with the right people at the right time, so that the support I offer delivers real value and a strong return on your time and investment. To help ensure the programme is the right fit for you, please share openly about what you’re looking to achieve, the challenges you're facing, and what success would look like from your perspective. The more detail you provide, the better I can understand where you're at—and how I can best support you.If I don’t believe this programme is the right fit for you right now, I’ll always be honest, and I’ll do my best to suggest alternative options or next steps that might better suit your needs.
Recap on what Impact Lab is
Impact Lab is a transformative programme designed to help individuals and businesses gain clarity on their current position, define future goals, and identify obstacles that may hinder progress. Through a collaborative process, we will explore challenges, uncover opportunities, and develop strategies for overcoming barriers. By profiling both individuals and the business as a whole, we will create a clear, actionable plan that ensures alignment and sets everyone on a path toward success. The primary objective behind this programme is alignment, ensuring the wider leadership team are onboard and able to operate more strategically.
Section 1 About You
Company Name
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
example@example.com
Role
How do you currently feel about the business?
What are your top 3 personal or leadership goals over the next 12 months?
Improve strategic thinking and decision-making
Delegate more and step out of day-to-day operations
Build a stronger, more empowered leadership team
Communicate more clearly and consistently with the team
Develop my confidence as a leader
Create more balance between work and personal life
Strengthen financial understanding and commercial awareness
Increase innovation and openness to change
Improve how I lead through uncertainty or pressure
Invest in personal development or executive coaching
Other
What are you hoping to gain from engaging with this programme
Section 2 About your Business
How many people are in your team (including you)?
1 – 5
6 – 20
21 – 50
51 – 100
Over 100
What stage is your business at?
Start-up / Early Stage - Under 3 Years
Growing / Scaling
Established / Plateauing
Mature / Diversifying
Which industry or sector are you in?
What’s your current annual revenue?
Under £100,000
£100,000 – £500,000
£500,000 – £1M
£1M – £5M
Over £5M
What are the three biggest challenges your business is currently facing? - (Pick your top 3)
Lack of clear strategy or direction
Over-reliance on the owner/founder
Struggling to attract or retain the right talent
Poor team alignment or communication
Cash flow or financial constraints
Inefficient systems or outdated processes
Difficulty adapting to change or market shifts
Low customer retention or inconsistent sales
Too many competing priorities
Leadership team underutilised or working in silos
Other
Section 3 Mindset & Readiness for Growth
How open are you (and your team) to trying new ideas or ways of working?
Very open
Fairly open
A bit cautious
Not very open
How would you describe your approach to risk?
I’m very comfortable with risk
I’m open to taking calculated risks
I prefer to play it safe
I avoid risk wherever possible
How aligned is your leadership team on your current business direction?
Fully aligned
Mostly aligned
Some misalignment
Not aligned
How do you feel about making changes in your business right now?
Ready and excited
Open, but with some reservations
Cautious and unsure
Tired of change or resistant
Section 4: Vision, Strategy & Priorities
Do you have a clear business vision and purpose?
Yes, and the team are able to articulate it confidently and consistently
It’s somewhat defined, but not embedded
It’s unclear or inconsistent
We’re still working on it
I don't have a clear vision and not sure where to start
Other
Are you clear on your future - Exit/Succession
Yes – I have a clear exit strategy/succession plan and timeline in place
No – I haven’t defined an exit/succession plan yet, but I’m thinking about it
No – I haven’t considered exit options at all
Unsure – I need guidance on what my options are
What are your top 3 strategic priorities for the next 12–24 months?
Scaling revenue and profitability
Expanding into new markets or regions
Improving operational efficiency and systems
Attracting, developing, or retaining top talent
Strengthening brand and marketing presence
Launching new products or services
Enhancing customer retention and loyalty
Accessing funding or improving financial resilience
Building a more effective leadership team
Developing or refining long-term strategy and vision
Other
Do you currently have a strategy, road map or business plan?
Yes – it’s active and used regularly
Yes – but it’s not consistently followed and it's probably out of date
Not yet – we’re developing one
No – we don’t have one
How confident are you in the business's approach to long-term strategic planning and leadership?
Very confident, with clear strategic goals and strong leadership.
Confident, but some areas of the strategy could be better defined.
Neutral, the strategy is somewhat lacking in direction or clarity.
Lacking confidence, strategic leadership needs significant improvement.
Very lacking, there is no clear strategic direction or leadership.
How confident are you in your business’s ability to grow sustainably?
Very confident
Fairly confident
Unsure
Not confident
Section 5: Your Programme Goals
What would you consider a successful and valuable investment of your time
What would make this programme a success for you personally?
What would make this programme a success for your business?
How Many team members would you involve in the programme
1 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 10
10+
Is there a specific challenge, goal, or decision you’d like support with during the programme?
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