In my role as the Architect of Growth Catalyst, I founded a scale-up and growth strategy program tailored for leaders of small and mid-sized businesses aspiring to achieve sustained high growth. Drawing on extensive research conducted by Growth Compass, we uncovered the crucial components driving growth.Growth Catalyst provides a tailored step-by-step playbook on how to build an ambitious growth strategy, builds team cohesion for shared success, and offers affordable access to scale-up… Show more In my role as the Architect of Growth Catalyst, I founded a scale-up and growth strategy program tailored for leaders of small and mid-sized businesses aspiring to achieve sustained high growth. Drawing on extensive research conducted by Growth Compass, we uncovered the crucial components driving growth.Growth Catalyst provides a tailored step-by-step playbook on how to build an ambitious growth strategy, builds team cohesion for shared success, and offers affordable access to scale-up and growth expertise for continuous refinement, all within the context of experiential learning.The Growth Catalyst experience transcends a mere program—it's a seven-month, cohort-based journey. Cross-functional leadership teams engage in a transformative exploration, identifying significant strategic growth opportunities.Join us to turn your ambitions into achievements by making informed decisions that will catapult your business forward to capture its next significant growth episode. Show less

As the Associate Director of the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Mount Royal University, my focus is clear: what evidence do we use to build transformational learning experiences that nurture the skills and mindset needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.This question takes me all over the world in search of the latest thinking and tools on entrepreneurship, innovation, scale-up and growth.

As an Associate Professor specializing in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Bissett School of Business, Mount Royal University, my teaching and scholarly portfolio explores the dynamics of growth and performance within the realm of entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized companies. My areas of expertise encompass:• Scale-up and growth strategies• Business model innovation• Leadership and growth development programs• Digital Technology Adoption• Entrepreneurial… Show more As an Associate Professor specializing in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Bissett School of Business, Mount Royal University, my teaching and scholarly portfolio explores the dynamics of growth and performance within the realm of entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized companies. My areas of expertise encompass:• Scale-up and growth strategies• Business model innovation• Leadership and growth development programs• Digital Technology Adoption• Entrepreneurial EcosystemsIn addition to my scholarly pursuits, I am actively engaged in teaching experiential undergraduate courses that offer practical insights into the world of entrepreneurship:• Innovation and the Entrepreneurial Experience• The DNA of Sales and Business Development• Growing the Enterprise• Corporate Entrepreneurship and InnovationThrough evidence-based, experiential education, my goal is to contribute to a deeper understanding of the entrepreneurial landscape while preparing students for the challenges and opportunities they may encounter in the dynamic business world. Show less

As the Founding Director of Growth Compass, my purpose is to unravel the complexities of business growth and scaling so they can be understood by a practitioner audience. In a landscape where sustainable business growth is elusive, the statistics tell a challenging story—only 6% of businesses experience a high-growth episode, episodes only last for three to six years, and only one in seven organizations achieve a second growth episode. Most businesses are ‘one hit wonders’.At… Show more As the Founding Director of Growth Compass, my purpose is to unravel the complexities of business growth and scaling so they can be understood by a practitioner audience. In a landscape where sustainable business growth is elusive, the statistics tell a challenging story—only 6% of businesses experience a high-growth episode, episodes only last for three to six years, and only one in seven organizations achieve a second growth episode. Most businesses are ‘one hit wonders’.At Growth Compass, we are driven by a fundamental question: How do businesses beat these statistics? This question is not just a professional pursuit but a mission to empower businesses with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate and achieve sustainable growth. Show less

In 2006, a group of academics and executives, passionate about research on the growth and performance of organizations, developed a program of work to define the drivers of growth and success of entrepreneurial and founder-led ventures. Since then this group has researched hundreds of small and medium organizations and, in working with research intensive institutions, has translated this knowledge into a suite of tools, open and custom strategic leadership program that ambitious… Show more In 2006, a group of academics and executives, passionate about research on the growth and performance of organizations, developed a program of work to define the drivers of growth and success of entrepreneurial and founder-led ventures. Since then this group has researched hundreds of small and medium organizations and, in working with research intensive institutions, has translated this knowledge into a suite of tools, open and custom strategic leadership program that ambitious business owners, and their staff, can use to improve and grow their organizations. Show less

You’re running a business, you are ambitious for the business and for your own knowledge, and the satisfaction that comes from success. Your business is unique, but has many aspects in common with other businesses and businesspeople. Think BIG... Think Business. Improvement. Growth. offers a secure and confidential environment to share and to learn, all with the aim of helping you and your business to improve and grow. - The BIG Ten™ 360º is diagnostic tool that helps business owners… Show more You’re running a business, you are ambitious for the business and for your own knowledge, and the satisfaction that comes from success. Your business is unique, but has many aspects in common with other businesses and businesspeople. Think BIG... Think Business. Improvement. Growth. offers a secure and confidential environment to share and to learn, all with the aim of helping you and your business to improve and grow. - The BIG Ten™ 360º is diagnostic tool that helps business owners, leaders and employees gain greater clarity on their key strengths and weaknesses, and the opportunities for improvement and growth. - The BIG Journey™ is a business growth and development program. It is for those ambitious business owners and leaders who want to step back from the day-to-day, transition to become a strategic leader and develop a comprehensive and robust strategic plan for their future. - The BIG Futures Network™ is a business growth and development alumni network. It is for those ambitious business owners who have graduated from the BIG Journey, have clarity over their strategic plan and want to resolve the ongoing challenges that come with the process of execution. Show less