Almi will collaborate with Linköping University (LiU) to develop methods and models with a focus on growth leadership. Through LiU’s participation, companies’ questions will be picked up to create in-depth knowledge of leadership as a growth factor. The project is expected to result in the development of the models documented and that companies have increased their competitiveness. SMEs will participate in the project by being the target group for the project and will thus participate in the circular process to develop a new method/model. The process involves a group of companies participating in the leadership program and then giving feedback on it. Then a new group of companies tests the revised model etc. The model/method will be developed by companies undergoing needs analysis, consultative business advice, seminars, workshops, etc.