LLE Construction Group is profitable and growing, but a denied $150,000 line of credit exposes a deeper challenge: how can a successful construction company scale when working capital is constrained? Learners step into the role of Strategic Growth Advisor and evaluate three paths—expand government contracting, accelerate construction management, or prepare for real estate development—using financial and qualitative evidence.
Players tasks
Have learners evaluate all three growth strategies, challenge the assumptions behind each, select the strategy LLE should prioritize over the next two to three years, defend the recommendation, and identify one concrete 90-day action. Use the final AI conversation and debrief to discuss sustainable growth, cash flow, resource constraints, strategic partnerships, and mission.
Learning objectives
Learners analyze resource-constrained growth; distinguish revenue growth from sustainable growth; evaluate profitability, capital requirements, risk, cash flow, and organizational capability; and integrate social mission into strategic decision-making.
About the authors
Case content and teaching direction are based on the supplied Breaking Barriers in Business case materials and teaching notes. Additional LiveCase characters are fictional composites created to support immersion and are not presented as research participants.
Who is this for?
Undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship, strategic management, small business management, entrepreneurial finance, social entrepreneurship, minority entrepreneurship, women in business, and leadership courses.