For Practitioners & Consultants
Who is growthsprint.® designed for?
growthsprint.® is built for three groups of professionals. Independent consultants and business coaches who want a certified, repeatable methodology to deliver with clients. Accountants and advisors who want to move beyond financial reporting and structure meaningful strategic conversations. And those running startup accelerators, enterprise incubators, or business growth programmes who need a consistent framework every mentor and participant can use. If you help businesses grow but struggle to show clients a clear, structured path forward, growthsprint.® was made for you.
What problems does growthsprint.® solve for a consultant?
Most consultants face the same three challenges. First, clients rarely know what they actually need. They know something is wrong but cannot articulate it. The Blucanvas surfaces the real picture fast, so every conversation becomes immediately productive. Second, most frameworks deliver analysis but no action. growthsprint.® ends every session with a 30-60-90 execution plan, with cards assigned, owners named, and dates set. Third, without a shared methodology it is difficult to show the value of your work. growthsprint.® makes your process visible, repeatable, and professional from session one.
How do I become a growthsprint.® Practitioner?
The path to becoming a Practitioner starts with our training programme, which covers the growthsprint.® framework, the Blucanvas methodology, and how to run effective sessions with clients. But it does not stop there. Once certified, you become part of the growthsprint.® community with ongoing support from the team, both on the framework itself and on the wider practice of consulting. That means advice on how to position your services, structure engagements, and grow your client base, not just how to use the tools. It is a long-term relationship, not a one-off course. To find out more and start a conversation, get in touch via the contact page.
Who certifies growthsprint.® Practitioners?
growthsprint.® Practitioners are certified directly by growthsprint.® through a structured training programme created and delivered by Diane Roberts, the founder and creator of the framework. Diane is an experienced business strategist with a track record of helping organisations achieve growth, and the certification reflects her methodology and standards. On successful completion you receive your official Practitioner certification.
About the App
What is the growthsprint app?
The growthsprint. app is a collaborative digital platform that brings the growthsprint.® framework to life. It gives coaches, mentors and business leaders an interactive canvas to map a business across 11 strategic zones, capture insight, collaborate in real time, and produce a 30-60-90 action plan, all in one place.
How do I get started?
The Blucanvas platform is included in the growthsprint.® Practitioner Programme. Once you are enrolled, you will receive access to create and manage Blucanvas projects, map businesses across the 11 zones, and collaborate with clients. No setup or technical knowledge is required.
What are the 11 strategic zones?
The 11 zones cover every key dimension of a business: Purpose & Vision, Single Strategic Objective, Business Outcomes, Finance & Funding, Product & Services, People & Resources, Sales & Marketing, Digital & Process, Market, Customers, and Value Proposition. Together they give you a complete picture of the business on a single page.
What is the 30-60-90 Sprintboard?
The Sprintboard turns your Blucanvas into an execution plan. It organises prioritised actions across 30, 60 and 90-day phases so you and your clients always know what needs to happen next. Cards can be assigned, updated and tracked as work progresses.
Can I collaborate with clients or team members?
Yes. You can invite collaborators to any project and assign them as editors or viewers. Practitioners can also create projects on behalf of their Navigator clients and work on them together in real time. Read-only share links are also available for stakeholders who just need to view the Blucanvas.
Can I share a Blucanvas with someone who does not have an account?
Yes. Every Blucanvas has a unique read-only share link that anyone can view without logging in. This is ideal for sharing progress with clients, stakeholders or sponsors.
What insight and analysis does the app provide?
The app provides a range of analytical tools including Blucanvas review, scoring rubric, risk analysis, strategic market fit, SSO and Value Proposition assessment, and a full business plan generator. These help Practitioners and their clients identify gaps, validate strategy, and prioritise action.
What roles are available in the app?
The app supports four roles: Admin, Practitioner (coach or advisor), Navigator (client), and Viewer. Practitioners manage client projects, run sessions, and deliver insight. Navigators access their own Blucanvas and Sprintboard. Admins manage the platform.
About the Framework
What is growthsprint.®?
growthsprint.® is a practical, action-based framework designed to help businesses and consultants quickly implement strategic planning. It focuses on setting clear targets, performing actionable analysis, and creating growth plans that are easy to execute. growthsprint.® helps businesses drive tangible results through focused and adaptable processes.
How does growthsprint.® differ from other conventional frameworks?
growthsprint.® stands out due to its simplicity, flexibility, and focus on execution. Unlike complex, theoretical models, it provides a straightforward, step-by-step approach that delivers measurable business outcomes. It is designed to be practical and adaptable to different business types, whether you are a startup, scale-up, or established company. The framework focuses on moving from strategy to action without unnecessary complexity.
What is the growthsprint.® Practitioner Programme?
The growthsprint.® Practitioner Programme is a specialised training and certification package for consultants, advisors, and trainers. It equips professionals with the tools, structure, and confidence to help businesses implement the growthsprint.® framework. As a Practitioner, you will learn how to apply the framework in your consultancy and gain access to a range of resources to support your clients, enhance your offerings, and drive measurable business growth. This is more than just a training programme. It is a complete service package to help you become a go-to expert for business growth.
Who devised the growthsprint.® framework?
The growthsprint.® framework was created by Diane Roberts, an experienced business strategist with a track record of helping organisations achieve growth. Her expertise in consulting, strategy development, and organisational transformation led to the creation of growthsprint.®, designed to simplify business strategy and accelerate results.
What is the Blucanvas and how do I use it?
The growthsprint.® Blucanvas is a visual tool that helps you map out your business strategy. It consists of three key zones: Targets (define your mission, strategic objective, and desired outcomes), External (understand your market, customers, and value proposition), and Internal (assess your business processes, products, people, and resources). To use the Blucanvas, fill in each zone with your business's key information. It evolves as your business grows, providing a dynamic, actionable framework to refer back to during each stage of growth.
How can Agile practitioners use growthsprint.®?
Agile practitioners can seamlessly integrate growthsprint.® into their approach by applying its structured, action-focused framework to their business strategy. growthsprint.® aligns with Agile principles like adaptability, continuous improvement, and customer-centricity. It complements Agile methods by encouraging iterative planning and regular reviews, and ensuring that strategies are built with customer feedback and business outcomes at the core.
How does growthsprint.® help consultants and advisors?
growthsprint.® provides consultants with a clear, repeatable framework to help their clients achieve rapid, sustainable growth. It offers easy-to-use tools, templates, and a structured process to deliver results-driven strategies. Consultants can use growthsprint.® to enhance their service offering, differentiate themselves in a competitive market, and attract new business by providing actionable, impactful growth strategies.
What types of businesses benefit from growthsprint.®?
growthsprint.® is ideal for businesses of all sizes, from startups to established enterprises. It works across various industries by focusing on the core elements of growth: setting clear targets, understanding the market, strengthening internal processes, and executing a strategic action plan. Whether launching a new business or scaling an existing one, growthsprint.® adapts to your unique needs.
What makes growthsprint.® different from other business growth tools?
growthsprint.® is unique because it is practical, flexible, and focuses heavily on execution. It helps businesses quickly turn strategy into action by breaking down complex plans into manageable steps. Unlike other tools that can be theoretical or overly complex, growthsprint.® offers actionable guidance that businesses can implement immediately to achieve measurable results.
Can I offer growthsprint.® as a service to my clients?
Yes. Once you complete the growthsprint.® Practitioner Programme, you will be fully equipped to use the framework with your clients. You can offer it as part of your consultancy services, helping businesses apply growthsprint.® to drive strategic growth and measurable results.
Do I need previous experience in business consultancy to become a Practitioner?
While previous consultancy experience is beneficial, it is not a requirement. The growthsprint.® Practitioner Programme suits experienced professionals and those newer to consulting. The programme provides step-by-step guidance and resources, making it accessible to anyone looking to enhance their consultancy skills and help businesses grow effectively.
Is growthsprint. GDPR and ICO compliant?
Yes. growthsprint. is fully compliant with GDPR and registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). All participant and client data is handled in line with UK data protection law and never shared with third parties. Data is stored securely on Google Cloud infrastructure. Google operates under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure international data transfers meet GDPR requirements, even where servers are located outside the UK. Data is retained for 3 months and deleted securely when no longer required. For full details, please see our Privacy Policy.
Does growthsprint. use AI, and is my data safe?
Yes, growthsprint. uses Claude, an AI model developed by Anthropic, to support certain features within the platform. Before any data is sent to Claude, it is anonymised. No personally identifiable information (such as names, contact details, or organisation identifiers) is included in any AI interaction. Claude processes only anonymised inputs, meaning your participants' data cannot be traced back to individuals. The platform accesses Claude via the Anthropic API. Under Anthropic's standard API agreement, data submitted via the API is not used to train models. For full details on how we handle data, please see our Privacy Policy.