Change management is all about harnessing learnings from the past and course correcting where needed.
This enables you to go boldly forward to achieve new goals and aspirations in line with why you exist.
We can help you to leverage the collective talents in your organization and wider network.
It’s easy to get “stuck” when your organization is facing change.
Even positive change can create uncertainty and fear of moving forward which can result in internal conflicts, difficulties making decisions and being able to take the “leap” to a new stage.
We can help by providing knowledge and tools to ease your transition.
In addition, we are here to help in all our core services
We can take on leadership level roles on a project or part-time basis.
If a key player in your organization has left unexpectedly, we can take on the role on an interim or part-time basis until a permanent employee arrives. We can lead new projects until staff is hired or fill a transitional role in an expanding organization. We have expertise as Treasurer; Chief Financial Officer; Head of Corporate Services, Operations and Governance; Strategic Planner; Executive Director/Director; Partnership Coordinator and Research Analyst.
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We can liaise, broker and manage key rights holders and stakeholder relationships.
Relationships with other organizations and groups can either provide rich opportunities for growth and mutual benefit or get in the way of innovation. Indigenous rights holders, population groups, governments, industry, professional associations and communities all have interests. We can put in the time and skill it takes to assess stakeholder opportunities and develop ideas for working together for mutual benefit.
We can provide special advisory roles to the CEO or Executive Team.
We can deliver projects aimed at culture shift, growth, change management, results measurement or other files. We also offer seasoned expertise to CEOs, Executive Directors, Management Teams and Boards to navigate, deal with specific issues or files or coach and mentor new appointees in their leadership roles.
We can facilitate knowledge transfer and capacity building.
Successful organizations are learning organizations. Their leaders see the potential for change and growth and work with their most important asset – their people – to advance. Our team can conduct skills and knowledge assessments, identify gaps and recommend internal learning and mentorship opportunities. We can develop ways to preserve knowledge and share your unique knowledge with within your sector.
We can connect organizations and businesses with specialists as required through our extensive networks.
New initiatives can get a strong start through well timed specific expertise. A few days or weeks of strategic thinking and content-specific information and expertise can add immense value and avoid missteps. Support can include implementation planning, legal and regulatory frameworks, government procurement opportunities, by-laws and incorporation processes, accreditation, etc.
We Fulfill our Mission and Vision by Embracing the Essence of Northern Lights
A Balance Between the Art of Possibility and the Science of Energy
The Art of Possibility
Northern Lights – A radiant force so expansive, majestic, inspiring and energizing. The lights are a reflection of the art of possibility and the power within us to transform, grow, innovate and create.
The Science of Energy
These phenomena are caused by the arrival of charged solar particles that strike atoms in the Earth’s atmosphere, causing electrons in those atoms to become “agitated,” or reach a state of higher energy.
MISSION
Bringing our expertise and experience to small and medium-sized non-profits, businesses, government bodies and partnerships to help them mobilize, grow, and succeed.
VISION
People and organizations ENERGIZED to MAKE A DIFFERENCE and ACHIEVE CLEAR RESULTS. OUR APPROACH is to build on people’s strengths and organizational assets.
Our VALUES are
- Respect
- Integrity
- Transparency
- Vigilance
- Diligence
- Flexibility
- Creativity
- Resourcefulness
Basia Ruta
Founder
With a broad-based career of over 37 years, Basia has significant expertise in operations including start- ups, scale ups and major transformation, as well as in leading corporate functions in finance, performance audit, risk management, strategic planning and governance. Basia’s career choices reflect a deep passion in serving the public interest.
Since 2015, Basia has been providing advisory services to small and medium-sized enterprises, not-for- profits and governments. She helps organizations troubleshoot issues, grow, prosper, create value and make a difference. She has served as Interim Treasurer, Part-time Chief Financial Officer and Special Advisor, including in response to COVID-19. She has also led capacity building programs in performance audits for foreign governments through the Institute of Public Administration of Canada and the United Nations. In addition, she has been helping families and their commercial enterprises navigate the complexities of Powers of Attorney and Estate matters, raising awareness through speaking engagements and mentoring.
Prior to 2015, Basia held positions at the most senior levels in government, including as British Columbia’s Auditor General for Local Government, Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Environment Canada, and Assistant Comptroller General, Internal Audit across federal departments. Basia is Founder and CEO of OnPoint Ruta Consulting. Basia holds a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) designation. She also holds Chartered Director certification and is an Executive-in-Residence at Sprott School of Business, Carleton University. She is also a certified coach and healer.
Dianne Kinnon
Founder
Dianne has had her own consulting practice, Kinnon Consulting, since 1987 and has worked for and with Indigenous organizations and communities since 1993. Her expertise spans research and analysis, strategic planning, group facilitation, program development and partnership brokering/management services. Her main focus has been health, social and justice issues.
Over the last 18 years Dianne has worked continuously with northern organizations and communities through projects with the Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada, Ikajuqtiit Ottawa-Nunavut Partnership Table, Government of Nunavut, Crown – Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Health Canada and Polar Knowledge Canada. Dianne was Director, Inuit Tuttarvingat – National Aboriginal Health Organization from 2007-12 where she oversaw and participated in research projects, partnerships and creation of knowledge sharing products and processes on health and wellness issues. Career highlights include leading environmental scan and consultation research that contributed to the development of the Public Health Agency of Canada, acting as executive producer of an interactive TV series on wellness issues and supporting numerous collaborations, working groups and committees, with an equal focus on processes and outcomes.
Dianne has a Masters’ degree in Public Administration from Carleton University with a concentration in health and social policy and organizational behavior. Her undergraduate studies led to a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She considers herself an avid life-long learner, regularly participating in conferences, workshops and webinars and gaining rich insights from clients, colleagues and friends.