Spark in sight: why I am joining Stanwick as a partner
What I bring to the table
My foundation lies in pharmaceutical sciences and a PhD, which translates into precision, systematic approach and evidence-based reasoning. This was followed by lean in transactional processes, project management, organisational design and leadership development. This range of skills allows me to switch between analysis and human intuition: KPIs become conversation partners; strategy translates into behaviour; plans are put into practice.
Why Stanwick?
Because Stanwick has been placing co-creation and implementation at the heart of its work for decades: together with clients, we build tangible roadmaps and embed results into day-to-day operations. We connect technical solutions with behavioural choices — precisely where sustainable change takes root.
A spark in sight
There is an image that has stayed with me since my childhood, ever since I read *The Little Match Girl*: a spark visible in a dark street. A tiny flicker that promises warmth and provides direction. That is how I view change: not as a grand fireworks display, but as a succession of meaningful sparks. Five opportunities to be seen, five steps to move forward, five moments when teams really start to make progress.
How I want to work (the ‘five’):
- Listening — context, ambitions, barriers.
- Observing — interpreting data within its context.
- Narrating & visualising — a manageable narrative.
- Practising in rhythm — short cycles, learning in alignment.
- Embedding — processes, governance and behaviour that provide lasting support.
Invitation
Fancy sparking that first spark together, moving from data to dialogue and from insight to impact? I’d be happy to make time for an exploratory chat.
Lies Vanhee, partner at Stanwick Management Consultants
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Stanwick. Drive for results
Stanwick offers result-oriented coaching programmes on operational excellence, project excellence and supply chain excellence with a focus on people, organisations and processes. We perform thorough assessments, develop clear roadmaps and implement and anchor improvements to guarantee sustainable results.
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