About Adolescence:

During Adolescence the company is reborn. This second birth is an emotional time where the company finds a life apart from that provided by its Founder(s). This critical transition is much like the rebirth a teenager goes through to establish independence from their parents. An early stage Adolescent company teeters on the brink of success and disaster.

About Prime:

Prime is the optimal position on the Lifecycle, where the organization finally achieves a balance between control and flexibility. Prime is actually not a single point on the Lifecycle curve. Instead, it is best represented by a segment of the curve that includes both growing and aging conditions. Sometimes the Prime organization is more flexible than controllable, and sometimes it is not flexible enough.