Who Leads Scale-Up? - Part 1

It has been a good start to the year for me, with more engaging professional discussions. After a recent conversation with a former colleague about what it takes to scale up a program, we identified four key aspects that I would like to share with you, one at a time. As always, would love to hear your thoughts and experiences on each.

Part (1):

Scaling up a program is more than replicating it or expanding its reach—it is an opportunity to rethink and improve its impact. Rather than just applying the same model, scaling up becomes an opportunity to work with those who benefited most, learning from their experiences to better align the program with their needs and goals. This is more than gathering opinions; it is about working together to address shared priorities.

For example, can employers contribute to a national policy discussion by proposing new models for job creation in the green economy? Can rural communities suggest innovative ways to blend traditional practices with modern technology to improve agricultural productivity? How can youth education programs be reimagined by involving students, teachers, and local communities in designing flexible learning pathways that prepare young people for an ever-changing world?

When the people we work with play an active role, scaling up becomes a meaningful process that brings lasting impact.

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