Navigating large scale transformation as a business leader

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Shift podcast: Helping you rethink business transformation

PwC Canada

56 episodes

1 month ago

Successful business transformation is taking on the demands of today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow. In each episode of Shift, we amplify the voice of leading industry experts, to share their unique perspectives on what it takes to transform. Listen in to learn how these leaders are approaching and executing on their transformation journeys. And for more insights on the key issues facing top executives, join us for CEO Viewpoints, a Shift podcast series exploring Canadian CEOs’ perspectives on what it takes to succeed in today’s complex business environment.

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Navigating large scale transformation as a business leader

Shift podcast: Helping you rethink business transformation

29 minutes 13 seconds

1 year ago

Navigating large scale transformation as a business leader

Welcome back to a new season of PwC Shift. In this episode, host Jon Finkelstein, Executive Creative Director, PwC Canada, interviews Pierre Miron. Pierre is the Executive Vice-President and Chief Growth Officer Canadian Operations at Industrial Alliance (IA), where he has been at the helm of a variety of impactful transformations. Pierre and Jon dive into these transformations, specifically the pivot that IA has made in its thinking around its customers, and its new approach to I.T and the cloud. Jon and Pierre discuss how to convince people within the organization that these changes are worth it, how to set meaningful KPIs during periods of transformation, and what’s next for Industrial Alliance.

(00:01)- Jon’s introduces Shift and Pierre Miron
(02:02) - Pierre explains how he established the digital ambition of IA when he first joined
(05:16)- Pierre discusses why I.T is central to the transformations at IA, and to business transformation generally
(07:32)- Pierre explains his current role of Chief Growth Officer
(12:03)- Jon and Pierre discuss navigating the ramifications of large transformations on company culture, and how to set meaningful KPIs for a transformation
(16:52)- Pierre explains Industrial Alliance's growth strategy
(21:15)- Pierre dives into how he implemented key transformations, and his strategy for getting executives on board
(23:56)- Pierre explains how to get buy-in from employees who don’t think change is needed
(26:50)- Jon and Pierre share their closing thoughts and conclusions