Sprint Consulting

From manual formatting to meaningful storytelling

Explore how Grunt helped Sprint Consulting strengthened its ability to communicate insights with speed, accuracy, and impact which enhances both their internal efficiency and the experience they deliver to clients.

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About Sprint Consulting

Sprint Consulting is a Norwegian management consultancy founded in 2005 by three software entrepreneurs with backgrounds in strategy advisory. Since then, the firm has built its reputation on rigorous analysis and breakthrough insights that turn complex challenges into clear strategies. Sprint combines entrepreneurial drive with the professionalism and expertise of top-tier consultancies. Their consultants are strategists and innovators with one defining trait, sharp minds and warm hearts.

The challenge

Great ideas got stuck in boring slides

Before Grunt, Sprint Consulting faced a common problem. After all the hard work of digging into data, the final step of turning those insights into a great-looking presentation was tedious and time consuming. As Grunt super-user Yathuwaran Raveendranathan put it, it felt like "two different worlds."

The old way was a constant battle with basic PowerPoint tools. Creating a consistent, high-quality look was a time sink. Data accuracy was another major concern. The team had to manually double-check numbers between Excel and PowerPoint, eating up valuable time. On top of that, it was tough for the team to collaborate and be sure everyone was using the same, up-to-date information.

THE SOLUTION

How Grunt helped

Grunt became the solution for Sprint Consulting, completely changing how they build presentations. Yathuwaran calls it “exceptionally easy to use,” and new team members quickly get the hang of it. Today, Sprint Consulting creates slides that are “beautiful, nice, and comprehensible,” with visuals that look polished right out of the box and automatically match the firm’s brand colors.

Excel connection

Accurate data, simple collaboration

Grunt connects Excel directly to PowerPoint, eliminating manual updates and reducing errors. With automatic syncing to platforms like SharePoint, every slide reflects the latest numbers. A simple checkmark confirms accuracy, giving Sprint Consulting confidence and enabling teams to collaborate smoothly, even under tight client deadlines.

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freed up consulting time

Boost in efficiency

Yathuwaran says they've "doubled the efficiency" of creating visuals. This frees up time for the team to focus on what matters most: building the story, crafting arguments, and adding value for the client.

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professional presentations

Consistent pro-level visuals

Grunt ensures every slide has a "premium look." It's a huge step up from the basic charts in PowerPoint, helping the team create presentations that look tidy, professional and on-brand.

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trust with Grunt

A true partnership

The team appreciates that Grunt is a "revision company," meaning they listen to feedback and are easy to work with. This close relationship is a big plus.

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the results

How Grunt helped redefine the success

Grunt hasn't just improved Sprint Consulting's workflow; they've delivered real, game-changing results.

Twice as efficient: They've cut the time it takes to produce visuals in half.
More time on the things that matter:  The team now has more time to build compelling stories and add value to their presentations.
Fewer errors:  With data linked directly, there are fewer chances for mistakes.
Impressive visuals: Every presentation consistently looks "very tidy and nice," reflecting Sprint Consulting's expertise.
Boosted client confidence: The ability to make quick, accurate updates impresses clients and helps Sprint Consulting stand out as a leader.

the Grunt experience

The client experience

Yathuwaran can really sense how Grunt has helped improve efficiency, and quickly draft compelling stories. He says the ability to keep data consistent and accurate "takes a burden off," so he can be more confident in client meetings.

But the most powerful part of their experience is the effect it has on their clients. Sprint Consulting's clients are often impressed by how quickly the team can update visuals, even during discussions and client meetings. This level of speed and responsiveness is a huge advantage, and clients often ask, "How did you do that? What are you using?"

Conclusion

Whats next for Sprint Consulting?

Yathuwaran is really happy with Grunt and is already exploring new features, like the template library with its "interesting" funnel visualizations. He says the AI tool, Magic Clipboard, has also already saved them a lot of time.

For Sprint Consutling, Grunt is not just another tool, it is an integrated part of the day-to-day work of their consultants, that ensures "consistency, user-friendliness, and dependable data quality." It has elevated the work with Power Point, with higher efficiency, providing an edge when working with slides.

Related product areas

Product overview

Excel Connection

Ensure your slides remain perfectly linked to the source, empowering one-click data refreshes and less manual action. Eliminate errors and save valuable time.

Skip screenshots and tedious manual updates.
Keep data centralized where it belongs in Excel.
Update your entire deck in seconds with precision.

Template Sharing

Streamline team collaboration with effortless template sharing, ensuring brand consistency and always the latest content.

Publish key content slides for quick team access.
Accelerate workflows by remixing proven slides.
Stay synced with linked slides and get change notifications.

Grunt Library

Never face a blank slide again. The Grunt Library empowers you to start smart, instantly accessing ready-made templates and inspiring examples.

Get inspired with curated examples and polished slides.
Discover how top teams use Grunt.
Skip the setup and dive straight into impactful storytelling.

Grunt Charts

Transform complex data into superior, decision-driving visuals faster than ever with Grunt's intuitive charting tools.

Make fast, intuitive changes with point-and-click simplicity.
Access a wide range of advanced chart types, including Waterfall and Dumbbell.
Highlight key insights and patterns with powerful annotations.

Gantt

Transform complex project timelines with Grunt's dynamic Gantt charts, ensuring clarity and stakeholder alignment.

Build calendar-based timelines, not frustrating floating shapes.
Edit project milestones and tasks directly on the slide with fluid precision.
Benefit from automated layout adjustments for professional charts.

Visual Grid

Transform complex data into captivating visuals that shine. Unleash the power of intuitive design to make your insights instantly clear and impactful.

Bring your stories to life with dynamic visual styles.
Ensure perfect accuracy with industry-leading Excel connection.
Automate tedious formatting for guaranteed, on-brand results.

Agenda

Maintain perfect presentation structure with Grunt Agenda, ensuring synced formatting and automatic updates.

Maintain perfect consistency in size, position and styling.
Agenda items automatically reflect slide order changes.
Make fast, intuitive changes with point-and-click simplicity.

Grunt Tools

Achieve pro-level polish without pro-level effort. Access powerful precision tools to save critical time and convert messy slides into slick messages.

Access precision tools used by experts.
Save time on micro-adjustments with one-click fixes.
Instantly clean up messy slides with smart alignment.

AI Infusion

Grunt AI Infusion is your intelligent co-pilot for presentations, automating the mundane and empowering you to focus on the impactful. Go from raw ideas to polished, persuasive slides with unprecedented speed and precision.

Instantly generate sophisticated slides.
Transform data into impactful visuals.
Achieve unprecedented speed in creation.

Why choose Grunt?

Seamless adaption and support

Grunt offers tailored training, ongoing support and practical onboarding to ensure lasting impact and a smooth transition for your team.

Build organizational storytelling capabilities

Our partnership approach helps build internal expertise, transforming complex data into executive-ready strategic narratives.

Client voice in product roadmap

Your feedback directly shapes the evolution of our platform, ensuring it continues to meet emerging strategic communication needs.

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