What Symplicity Designs Is All About
TRUE PARTNERS IN YOUR TRANSFORMATION JOURNEY – Symplicity Designs Inc. is known for not being typical consultants; they discover, design, and deploy a better way to lead and manage organizations. This project in the Management Consultant – for-profits industry is all about embracing transformation in a dynamic, real-world way. With a proven track record of partnering with over 400 organizations in the Atlantic provinces and across the country, Symplicity Designs has been at the forefront of guiding businesses and institutions to improve, innovate, and evolve. The approach is fresh and practical… a genuine journey of transformation with concrete outcomes. Clients benefit from methodologies that partner deep understanding with strategic design and execution. The project continues to build on success through major changes and turnarounds, family business successions, and engaging training for small and medium-sized businesses.
Main Benefits and Key Figures
The main benefits of working with Symplicity Designs include clarity in strategy, elimination of constraints, and hands-on team building. A few bullet point figures and facts show some of the key achievements:
- Over 400 organizations across the Atlantic provinces and nationally have been transformed.
- More than 500 organizations and institutions have experienced significant scale and recovery.
- Experts include leaders with Lean Six Sigma Yellow, Green, Black, and Master Black belts.
- A Certified B Corp with a world ranking in the Top 1% for governance in 2022.
- Decades of experience in developing practical strategies for uncertain times.
The Transformation Journey in Action
The service offering is split into clear phases: STRATEGY, EXECUTION, and BUILDING YOUR LEADERS AND YOUR TEAM. For strategy, the team helps clarify long-term goals by breaking a 10-year vision into dynamic 3-month action plans. Execution involves removing constraints – not merely identifying them but walking through the fire together, ensuring that each challenge is met head-on. This process is fluid, often punctuated by those natural pauses where insight strikes and fresh ideas emerge… a journey where every step counts towards building a resilient organization capable of growth and evolution.
Strategy, Execution, and Leadership Building
Looking at deep strategic partnerships, the approach is rooted in action. When it comes to strategy, planning is not about just giving advice; it’s about transforming vision into actionable goals. Execution is about eliminating key constraints – not just identifying what isn’t working but actively walking through the fire together until solutions emerge. In terms of leadership development, the focus is on building leaders who can operate in real-life scenarios and drive tangible results. Instead of dishing out recommendations that may be impractical, Symplicity Designs changes things together. Such a team approach fosters an environment where transformation is not only envisioned but also experienced – almost like an epic journey where each step builds on the last.
The People Behind the Vision
At the heart of the transformation are the founding partners. Matt Symes, the CEO and founding partner, stands out as a serial entrepreneur with a background in academia and a love for marathons. Responsible for leading Symplicity Designs for ten years, his reputation includes guiding over 500 organizations through both scales and recoveries from challenging moments. Known for bringing clarity to chaos, Matt’s reality check approach and fighting spirit have made him a recognized leader—Business Leader of the Year (2020) and one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs (2022, 2023). Alongside him is Mark Symes, a founding partner who brings extensive expertise in training, large-scale transformations, and performance excellence through Lean Six Sigma certifications. With 15 years of experience, Mark has been instrumental in shaping processes that engage teams and foster growth, all while staying grounded in real, everyday challenges. Their combined leadership is a testament to resilience and transformative strategy.
Social and Environmental Impact
- SDG 8 – Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
- SDG 9 – Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.
- SDG 12 – Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
- SDG 13 – Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
A Future of Innovation and Growth
Taking a jump into the future, the project champions a unique blend of business transformation and social responsibility. This is seen in the commitment to being a Certified B Corp and contributing to social sectors through dedicated time. The approach is pragmatic, its methodology rooted in partnering with organizations during critical turning points to enliven processes and drive sustainable growth. With engaging training programs that are showcased on platforms like the blog “You Won’t See Success Without This…”, “Success Hinges On These 3 Steps”, and “How To Leverage AI in Your Business”, the initiative offers practical insights and valuable strategies. Notably, key project features include a crisp focus on strategy formulation, agile execution, and the nurturing of leadership in the workforce. The project not only transforms operations but also aims to make a wider impact on societal and environmental sustainability—a future of innovation and growth that truly sets the organization apart.
