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A transformational journey to growth

Growth Driver Program

Embark on a journey of leadership and business transformation

The Growth Driver Program (GDP) is an exclusive guided journey that prepares you and your company to reach your next level of growth. Our dedicated team of executive advisors will work closely with you to strengthen the three areas of your company that are critical to sustainable, measurable growth.

We can also finance the cost of BDC advisory services to help you see your project through.


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The 3 pillars of GDP

  • Business - Tailored growth advice

    We assess your growth readiness, explore potential growth avenues and plan a multi-year growth outlook. Together we’ll prioritize opportunities, align financial requirements and prepare a management blueprint.

  • CEO – Leadership development

    Get executive guidance to help with decision-making and prioritization from people who have been in your position. Experience leadership retreats developed with a globally-recognized business school and benefit from networking with other CEOs.

  • Management – Strengthen capabilities

    Enhance the leadership skills, abilities and cohesion of your leadership team to achieve the company’s strategic vision. Establish accountability, focus and discipline to drive strategic execution.


A tailored approach

  • An experienced team dedicated to your journey

    Benefit from the guidance and support of a team of seasoned executive and business advisors with C-suite and growth management experience at every step.

  • A structured framework

    We support your journey with practical tools, workshops, guidance and leadership retreats to improve problem-solving, decision-making, strategic direction and prioritization.

  • A focus on self-sufficiency

    At the end of our time together, you will be ready to pursue growth on your own and successfully lead your team toward the future you envision.

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Dubois Agrinovation

BDC’s Growth Driver Program was a great fit for us! Our executive advisor provided expert guidance to help us transform our business in order to manage our accelerating growth.

BDC’s Growth Driver Program had a direct and positive impact on our company’s profitability, which more than covered the cost of the program. We should have done it earlier!

PEER Group Inc.

The Growth Driver Program served as a catalyst for strong accelerated growth and provided focus, clarity and confidence across my executive team.

Soucy Industriel

The GDP team is a 12 out of 10. Their coaching helped us develop a vision and capacity I didn’t imagine was possible. I loved the process.

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