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#1 Team-Based Accelerator for Established Businesses in Western Canada

Designed for established businesses, Growth Catalyst offers leadership teams dedicated time away from daily operations to develop actionable Strategic Growth Plans. Over a seven-month hybrid program, your team will collaborate with peers, advisors, and coaches to assess your current business model, strengthen core operations, and identify major growth opportunities. Overcome stagnation, diversify your business, and drive long-term success with Growth Catalyst.
95
Businesses participated in the Growth Catalyst program to date
357
Established business leaders participated to date
$1.07M+
Gross revenue increase, per company within 12 months of starting the program
20.1%
Average revenue increase, per company within 12 months of starting the program
4.5
New jobs created, per company within 12 months of starting the program
95
Businesses participated in the Growth Catalyst program to date
357
Established business leaders participated to date
$1.07M+
Gross revenue increase, per company within 12 months of starting the program
20.1%
Average revenue increase, per company within 12 months of starting the program
4.5
New jobs created, per company within 12 months of starting the program
20.1%
Average revenue increase, per company within 12 months of starting the program
95
Businesses participated in the Growth Catalyst program to date
357
Established business leaders participated to date
$1.07M+
Gross revenue increase, per company within 12 months of starting the program
4.5
New jobs created, per company within 12 months of starting the program
20.1%
Average revenue increase, per company within 12 months of starting the program
95
Businesses participated in the Growth Catalyst program to date
357
Established business leaders participated to date
$1.07M+
Gross revenue increase, per company within 12 months of starting the program
4.5
New jobs created, per company within 12 months of starting the program
Revenue and number of jobs created was averaged across 22 companies surveyed from the first and second cohort.

Transforming Challenges into Strategic Growth

We understand the sleepless nights, the struggle of finding strategic clarity, and the frustration of stalled growth. The Growth Catalyst program is meticulously designed to tackle these specific issues, offering concrete solutions through a structured yet flexible curriculum.
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Stagnant Growth
"Our revenue has plateaued, and we're struggling to identify new growth opportunities."
We facilitate the creation of proven frameworks designed to help your business break through growth plateaus. Through comprehensive market analysis, innovation workshops, and strategic planning sessions, your leadership team can pinpoint untapped opportunities and implement actionable strategies to reignite growth and drive your business forward.
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Leadership Challenges
"As the CEO, I find myself overwhelmed, unsure how to effectively delegate and empower my team."
Engage a core group of cross-functional leaders from your organization in our team-based program to achieve seamless alignment to prioritize your strategic direction. Utilize shared language, common tools, leadership assessments, and executive coaching to develop talent within your organization, strengthening core business functions and preparing for sustainable growth.
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Low Market Penetration
"We're not reaching enough customers or making a significant impact in our current target markets."
Your team will be equipped with essential tools and frameworks to evaluate your current market strategy and future-proof your business for sustained success. Take proactive steps to strengthen your core offerings and explore new avenues for growth and diversification, expanding your market reach and maximizing impact.
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Talent Retention and Development
"We have difficulty attracting and retaining top talent, and our team's growth potential is stagnating."
The program provides your business with a unique opportunity to develop internal talent by involving core, cross-functional leaders in strategic planning. As you craft your Strategic Growth Plan, you will learn to effectively leverage current internal strengths aligned with growth objectives and identify areas needing development to achieve your goals.
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Financial Management and Funding
"We lack a clear financial strategy to fund our expansion and manage cash flow effectively."
You'll learn to assess your financial health, determine the right timing for seeking external capital, and craft compelling pitches for funding. We help you explore various funding sources and create accurate financial models to secure the best financial partners for growth.

Achieve Clarity, Confidence, and Growth

Team Alignment
Growth Catalyst fosters cross-functional team alignment, enhancing accountability, clarity, and confidence in decision-making. This collaborative approach ensures your team is united, leveraging diverse perspectives to drive ambitious growth strategies and create a dynamic organizational culture.
Strategic Direction
Leverage the best practices on scaling to develop a clear, scalable playbook for growth. Transform from reactive to strategic leadership, focusing on innovation and sustainable business practices that ensure long-term success.
Pressure Testing with Peers & Advisors
Engage with peers and seasoned advisors across diverse industries to pressure-test your ideas and strategies in a collaborative environment. This approach breaks the echo-chamber of internal and industry-specific advice, fostering innovation and cross-pollination of ideas for more comprehensive growth strategies.

What’s Included in the Program

Break free from the cycle of burn out, uncertainty and stagnation and discover the path to dynamic growth. Over the course of seven months, the Growth Catalyst program is designed to guide you through transformative experiences, equipping you with strategies, insights, and support.
Growth Workshops
Join us for ten one-day workshops with thought leaders to catalyze your strategic growth.
Experiential Learning
Engage in highly interactive, peer-based learning throughout the modules to immediately apply the learnings to your business.
Advice from Industry Experts
Access functional industry experts through our Growth Navigator Network for guidance anytime during and outside of program delivery.
Opportunity to engage in Student Work-Integrated Learning
Access functional industry experts through our Growth Navigator Network for guidance anytime during and outside of program delivery.
Strategic Growth Coaching
Receive customized insights during ten coaching sessions to scale your company.

Ready to Build an Ambitious & Actionable Strategy for Growth?

Overcome your toughest business challenges with confidence and clarity. At Growth Catalyst, we help you develop the strategic direction and provide expert support to catalyze your next growth episode.

Trusted by Established Business Leaders

Powered by MRU

Growth Catalyst is powered by Mount Royal University (MRU). The mission of MRU's Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is to develop high-impact talent essential to Alberta's economic prosperity. This is achieved by delivering transformative, community-engaged learning experiences that empower business leaders to drive meaningful growth and innovation.
The Growth Catalyst program is funded in part by TD Ready Commitment Foundation, Alberta Innovates, and the Government of Canada through PrairiesCan, with a special thank you to Cathy and Bruce Williams.
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