Change management consulting for equity-centred organizations
It’s no secret that change triggers fear, uncertainty and anxiety. Depending on somebody’s lived experiences, change can activate their stress response. Leaders may think they’re introducing a simple organizational change but what they often overlook is how changes can threaten people’s sense of control and safety - especially if impacts job security.
How executives and leaders support teams through any transition can make or break the new program/strategy. This includes: how the change is communicated; when the change is introduced; how employee feedback informs the change; what tools and resources are there to support middle management; what training is available to help teams adapt; and most importantly - whether leaders employees feel safe to express their thoughts and feelings.
This is why trauma-informed change management strategies are so important. Rigid, linear changes mandated from the top are not it, especially if you value empowered teams. That’s because they reinforce oppressive systems and harmful power dynamics that force people to obey - not by choice but out of fear.
As a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner, I partner with you and your leadership team to co-create change management strategies that centre employee engagement. Using data and iterative feedback, I help you roll-out new change programs and strategies that boost team morale rather than cause turnover.
Project examples:
Facilitated interactive community feedback sessions with staff and students to introduce new organizational values at an academic institution.
Co-created and implemented new leadership values and team norms for a newly merged tech team at a national corporation.
The systems we lead within.
Were not created for most of us.
What others have to say
Justin Watts, Director of Platform Engineering, TELUS
“TELUS Platform Engineering team had the honor of working with Adrianne Yiu for an 18 month period between 2021-2023. Adrianne's expertise on the hurdles encountered by BIPOC and non-binary individuals in the tech sector, was a remarkable asset we have not encountered in previous coaching and transformation engagements.
Adrianne's vision fostered a culture of innovation, empowerment, and superior product creation. Her leadership was instrumental in harmonizing our emphasis on design, construction, and operational excellence with community engagement. This not only propelled our platform forward but also deepened our team's sense of purpose and cooperation.
Adrianne directly coached our most senior engineers and managers with individualized transformation plans for each. Her guidance helped our leaders embrace authenticity, enabling them to effectively navigate the complexities of a large tech organization while staying true to their identities.
In summary, Adrianne Yiu’s collaboration with TELUS, particularly in our Platform Engineering group, was transformative. Her focus on collaboration, challenging conventional norms, and inclusivity had a profound effect in an industry often marred by outdated, exclusive practices.”
Who do I work with?
Committed and courageous leaders who are ready to:
Decolonize leadership styles and cultural expectations
Develop high-performing teams that value trust and integrity
Elevate historically marginalized talent in the workplace
Improve team culture iteratively vs. seeing it as a one-and-done
Making transformational change is not easy.
The good news is that you don’t have to do it alone.
Wanna collaborate? Book a complimentary consultation to see if we’re a good fit.