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Talent Management Truths
Talent Management Truths is the podcast for HR and Talent Leaders looking for inspiration AND real-life examples of lessons learned and successes realized.
Your host is Lisa Mitchell, Founder and President of Green Apple Consulting and former Talent Management leader in corporate Canada for over 25 years. Lisa is on a mission to give Talent leaders in Learning, Talent, HR, Employee Experience and Organizational Development the support they deserve so that they in turn expand their positive impact on the collective working lives of millions of people. Tune in to hear Talent leaders from various companies and industries share their stories, tools and thought-provoking nuggets of wisdom to help you in your work facilitating the growth and potential of others.
TESTIMONIAL: "Coming across the 'Talent Management Truth podcast' with Lisa Mitchell has been an amazing experience, especially after having the privilege of being interviewed by Lisa herself. Her insightful conversations with experts in the HR space, provide a refreshing and authentic take on the complexities of talent management. From leadership development to navigating flexible workforce , the podcast offers invaluable insights that resonate with the challenges professionals face. Lisa creates a great space for genuine conversations, making Talent Management Truth a must-listen for anyone navigating the intricacies of talent management. Grateful for the wisdom, resources and support available through this platform." - Sarem Yesus
Talent Management Truths
Democratizing Transformation with Suzanne Knight
“If you democratize the transformation so that there can be true ownership amongst every leader and every person…it will be more successful than if you outsource it to one team.”
-Suzanne Knight
What does transformation mean to you when it comes to organizations? Do you ever wonder if maybe there are some transformational “secrets” you haven’t uncovered yet? In today’s episode, my guest and I break down various examples of transformation that I know you’ll find illuminating.
My guest is Suzanne Knight. Suzanne is a global transformer, having worked with ~40 companies in 12 countries as a consultant (Deloitte) and Retail / CPG executive (Walmart Canada and Philip Morris International). Some of her most awesome projects were redesigning the structure and ways of working of a Canadian CPG company to relentless centre customer experience, building and launching a $450M air-rail link transit system, moving a Canadian airport authority from ‘command and control’ to ‘customer-centric’ culture, leading agile and digital transformation for a major Canadian retailer, and creating the talent strategy for a new industry in Saudi Arabia, merging 5 companies in 6 countries across the Caribbean and Bermuda.
In her most recent role as the Vice President of Transformation Services at Walmart Canada, Suzanne’s team delivered top priority initiatives under the company’s $3.5B strategy. Portfolio included: digital/automation/AI, process redesign, operating model change, business agility, change management, technology enablement and adoption, and project/program delivery.
Suzanne is a Certified Facilitator (MindGym) and popular speaker and workshop leader known for her authenticity and stories from the trenches of transformation.In 2023, she was selected for The Peak's Emerging Leaders List, recognizing Canadians under age 40 who are making a notable impact in their field, as well as The DMZ’s Women of the Year recognizing top female leaders in Technology. Suzanne holds an MBA in Finance and Strategy from the Schulich School of Business and an MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Guelph.
In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:
- Insights into what is Transformation as a discipline
- How it’s not just PMO’s job to transform an organization
- The concept of unblocking your team
Links
- Suzanne Knight on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skknight/
Are you a Talent leader who is longing for a safe place to bounce ideas off of? In addition to my group programs I work privately with a select few clients as their Talent Management Thought Partner. I will help you, over the next 90 days, create the space, the intention and the strategy to implement an initiative that is CRITICAL to your team. Let’s chat and see if there’s a fit. Book me online at greenappleconsulting.ca/contact
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