Accelerate innovation through teamwork
Move from idea to tested solution in weeks, not months – bringing your team together to tackle complex challenges with structured sprints that deliver real momentum and buy-in.
How Sprints Work
Our approach is rooted in the proven Google Sprint methodology, adapted specifically for social impact organizations. Through focused collaboration and expert facilitation, your team will move quickly from challenge definition to design and validation – building capabilities that last beyond the sprint itself.
Getting started
Book a free 30-minute virtual call to explore how sprints could work for your organization. It's a chance for introductions, a needs analysis to gauge fit, and we'll provide recommended next steps.
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About the Lead Facilitator
Chris Cowperthwaite is the founder of Groundforce Digital and brings over a decade of experience helping social impact organizations navigate digital transformation. As a strategist, builder, and impact coach, Chris has designed and led accelerator programs for nonprofits, coalitions, and social purpose startups across Canada. His approach combines practical technology implementation with team capacity building – ensuring that innovation efforts create lasting change, not just one-time projects.
Roadmap & Design
We start by understanding your goals and constraints, then co-design a roadmap that charts a clear path forward, including one or more sprints. This phase ensures alignment and buy-in across your team and sets up the conditions for a breakthrough teamwork.
Sprint facilitation
Through structured workshops and coaching, we guide your cross-functional team through the sprint process –from mapping the challenge and sketching solutions to decision-making and prototyping. Each session builds momentum and keeps everyone moving forward together.
Studio Access & Tools
Your team gains access to Groundforce Studio, our learning platform with curated AI tools, demos, and ready-to-use project templates. This support system helps you apply what you learn during the sprint and continue building digital capacity through connection to a community of practice.
Needs assessment
Book a free 30-minute virtual call to explore how sprints could work for your organization. It's a chance for introductions, a needs analysis to gauge fit, and we'll provide recommended next steps.
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