SCALATE

Strategic Scale-Up & Cross-Cultural Translation Advisory Solution

A comprehensive advisory solution by The Diener Global Advisory Group

1. WHAT is SCALATE?

SCALATE is a comprehensive advisory solution focusing on regional and international scale-up strategies for organizations, companies, and public institutions seeking to expand beyond their local or national markets.

SCALATE’s distinctive value lies in the fusion of two critical and often disconnected capabilities:

         •       SCALING organizations, operations, influence, and impact across borders

         •       TRANSLATING strategy, leadership, culture, governance, and execution into diverse cultural, political, and socio-economic environments

The name SCALATE reflects this dual mission:

Scaling up internationally requires translation — not only of language, but of culture, power structures, values, risk perception, and decision-making.

SCALATE operates as a specialized platform of The Diener Global Advisory Group, leveraging over 35 years of cross-continental leadership, institutional building, and global advisory experience across more than 70 countries.

For more information, please contact me on DM and/or at jorge@thedienerglobalgroup.com

 

2. The Strategic Problem SCALATE Solves

Many organizations and companies fail in international expansion not because of poor products, weak capital, or insufficient ambition — but because they misread context.

Common failure points include:

         •       Applying domestic business models to foreign realities

         •       Underestimating cultural, political, and regulatory complexity

         •       Leadership teams lacking cross-cultural execution experience

         •       Strategic plans disconnected from local stakeholder dynamics

         •     Communication and governance styles that do not translate across regions

SCALATE exists to bridge this gap between ambition and execution.

3. Core Value Proposition

   
   

SCALATE helps clients:

         •       Design scalable international strategies

         •       Translate those strategies into culturally intelligent execution

         •       Build leadership, governance, and partnerships that function globally

         •      Reduce risk while accelerating sustainable growth

Unlike traditional consultancies, SCALATE does not deliver generic frameworks.

It delivers context-driven strategy informed by lived global experience.

4. Founder’s Strategic Advantage

SCALATE is founded on the personal and professional trajectory of Jorge Diener, whose career includes:

         •       35+ years leading and advising global NGOs, institutions, and complex organizations

         •       Executive leadership across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Australia and emerging markets

         •       Large-scale fundraising, institutional growth, and global brand building

            •    Direct engagement with governments, public institutions, multinational boards, and civil society

         •       Real-time experience operating in fragile, conflict affected, and high- growth regions

This is practitioner-led advisory, not theory-driven consulting.

5. Core Service Lines

5.1 International Scale-Up Strategy

         •       Market entry and regional expansion strategies

         •       Global operating model design

         •       Regional hub and governance structures

         •       Risk assessment and geopolitical analysis

5.2 Cross-Cultural Translation & Adaptation

         •       Cultural intelligence and leadership alignment

         •       Coaching and Training Leadership and executives on culture-sensitivity

         •       Stakeholder mapping across cultures and power structures

         •       Communication and negotiation styles by region

5.3 Leadership & Governance for Global Growth

         •       Executive coaching for international leadership roles

         •       Board advisory for global governance

         •       Cross-border decision-making frameworks

         •       Crisis leadership in complex environments

5.4 Public & Institutional Expansion Advisory

         •       Internationalization of public institutions and NGOs

         •       Multilateral and cross-government engagement strategies

         •       Public-private partnership positioning

         •       Diplomatic and reputational risk management

6. Target Clients

Private Sector

         •       Mid-size and large companies scaling internationally

         •       Family offices and holding groups expanding globally

         •       Start-ups entering multi-regional markets

Public & Institutional Sector

         •       Government agencies with international mandates

         •       Public institutions expanding cross-border operations

         •       Universities, hospitals, and cultural institutions

NGOs & Foundations

         •       Organizations transitioning from national to global impact

         •       International coalitions and networks

         •       Philanthropic platforms scaling across regions

For further discussion on SCALATE and its application to your company / organization, please contact jorge@thedienerglobalgroup.com