#70: The evolution of Change Management

Episode Notes In this conversation, Nicole draws on her experience in change management to explore why effective change is less about control and more about capability. She reflects on the role leaders play in navigating uncertainty, the importance of building leadership capability, and why involving teams through co-creation is essential to creating workplaces that can adapt and evolve. Our Guest: Nicole Paquet Nicole is a Senior Change Management Consultant with over 20 years of experience in both industry and consulting, supporting leaders and teams through the people impacts related to change and business transformation. Nicole has worked in a number of industries throughout her career, including the Public Sector, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, and Technology & Communications.  Her focus has been driving business improvement through strategic change programs, including leading numerous transformational change initiatives, developing comprehensive people strategies, and facilitating strategic planning workshops. Nicole speaks and writes passionately on her blog about the leader’s role in driving real and meaningful change, by modeling behaviours based in trust, connection, and resilience. Nicole makes her home on the beautiful East Coast of Canada with her four children, and thoroughly enjoys living life outside as much as she can!References:Nicole Paquet Linkedin profileNicole Paquet - Inspiring better conversations (personal website)Episode #4: Change Management and Mental Health  Listen to the next Episode All Podcast Episodes