Growth Accelerator

Optimising the performance of business development teams to deliver sustainable success 

In today’s public sector and infrastructure markets, ambition alone won’t secure a win. Sustainable growth requires robust strategies, disciplined systems, and effective behaviours that consistently deliver results. Many organisations encounter common challenges:

  • Opportunities are identified too late

  • Market entry appears uncertain or high-risk

  • Win rates do not reflect the quality of the offer

  • Contract renewal strategies lack sufficient strength

The 50 Degrees Growth Accelerator has been specifically developed to address these challenges.

A Structured, Consultant-Led Diagnostic

The Growth Accelerator is a comprehensive, hands-on diagnostic delivered by our senior consultants. During a focused session, we assess your organisation’s growth maturity across eight critical pillars:

1.     Sales & Growth Strategy Development

2.     Market Entry Support

3.     Social Value Strategy

4.     Bids & Tenders Scanning

5.     Pre-Bid Capture & Work Winning

6.     Bid Support & Bid Management

7.     Commercial & Financial Excellence

8.     Contract Retention Strategies

Each area is benchmarked against recognised best practice and assessed using a Red, Amber, Green framework. The outcome is a tailored report that provides a clear view of organisational strengths and offers structured, prioritised recommendations for improvement.

Why the Growth Accelerator Delivers Results

  • Proven track record: Over £3bn in client wins supported, with success rates exceeding 80% across 30+ markets.

  • Experienced practitioners: Consultants with senior leadership backgrounds in business development, sales, and bid management.

  • Comprehensive scope: Coverage of the full growth lifecycle, from strategy development through to contract retention.

Led by an Experienced Growth Specialist

The Growth Accelerator is led by Lorenza Secretan, Growth Coach and Senior Consultant at 50 Degrees.

Lorenza brings over 25 years of international experience in business development and sales leadership. She has established and managed BD teams of more than 100 professionals, delivered sales performance reporting at scale, and directed complex bids across industries including Public Services, Defence, and TelcoMedia.

As an Associate Certified Coach (ICF), Lorenza has also supported over 100 leaders and professionals, helping them to address challenges with clarity and confidence. Her approach combines commercial acumen with coaching expertise to ensure that insights from the Growth Accelerator are translated into measurable action.

Lorenza Secretan: Growth Accelerator Lead

“Our Growth Accelerator enables in-house teams to tap into the knowledge and expertise that has helped 50 Degrees to deliver £3bn in new business for our clients.

“It represents a long-term investment in the development of internal teams, providing a framework that supports continuous, sustainable improvement across bid development and sales activity.”

The Growth Accelerator provides more than an assessment; it delivers a structured roadmap for sustainable growth, improved win rates, and stronger contract retention.

Contact us today to discuss how the Growth Accelerator can support your organisation.