Inspiring Changewith Pixie magic
Welcome! I’m Jen Compton, a seasoned professional with a passion for coaching managers and their teams through change ensuring change becomes the new norm. With a robust background in change management, project management and leadership coaching, I can bring a wealth of experience, expertise and change magic to your next business change mission.
Why The Change Pixie?
Empowering Your Success with a sprinkling of Expert Guidance
“Jen is one of the most energetic, hard working and positive people I know.
Jen has clarity of thinking, excellent knowledge of policies and procedures, of project management, and in managing people.
Jen is able to take a vision and drive it forward, taking others with her on that journey towards a successful conclusion.”
Dawn Cox
Trustee Solihull Lodge Community Association
Testimonials
What Clients Are Saying
Head of Support Services
Jen is exceptional at what she does and all she brings to Rail Systems. She has successfully run very impressive set of Change workshops - clear agenda, set of requirements, actions and helped form a future road map to Change within the Alliance. I think we as a business need more ‘Jen’s” – she is very talented at solving complex problems and her ability to bring a wide range of stakeholders with different interest into a collective space to solve problems is extremely impressive and exemplary. Jen recently facilitated a ‘Scenario Test around change Workshop’– how the Alliance / HS2 will respond to changes coming from the contractors and within the business. This was a very impressive workshop which clearly highlighted gaps in our understanding and where further work is needed to define roles and responsibilities. Jen has made a significant contribution in the Change space within the Alliance and we will now be testing further the outputs from her ‘series of workshops – 8 in total’. I have really enjoyed working with Jen and learned a lot from her approach and applied these learnings within the Alliance OD space and processes.
Senior Cost Manager
Throughout the time that Jennifer has been working in Systems Delivery. I have noted an improvement in change within our portfolio. Her proactiveness to get our existing / outstanding changes organised into a clear structure to enable it to be much clearer of what actions are outstanding and by who…this is something that really was needed. In addition, Jen has also set-up / facilitated various internal change panels “Huddle Boards” to work through the outstanding changes, which means we now have a structure in place and a centralised place for all info to be recorded.
Project Controls Manager
Jen has been very approachable and proactive in ensuring change is managed effectively by adapting our ways of working to ensure information remains relevant. Jen has setup various meetings to ensure progress is maintained in all programme client areas and prompts accordingly when updates are required.
Client Director
I think you have introduced a healthy challenge and urgency into dealing with changes, taken time to help the team through the process and shown enthusiasm and positivity to an area that some choose to ignore. I think the Track change management process is in a much better place now and we have visibility of changes with action plans to deal with them. You have displayed HS2 values in this regard, particularly Leadership and Respect.
Alliance Managing Director
Jen has expertly facilitated all workshops, ensuring that every participant contributes and that all viewpoints are aired and debated. She has meticulously documented agreed changes and incorporated them into the master product set. As a participant, I found the process to be very effectively executed, resulting in a set of products that the participants "own" and understand. Jen's approach to facilitation has been exceptional. She ensures that all voices are heard and that consensus is reached efficiently. Her ability to manage discussions and drive them toward productive outcomes has been invaluable. Overall, Jen's performance has been excellent. Her skills as a change manager and facilitator are outstanding, and she has demonstrated a deep understanding of managing change effectively. I would be delighted to work with Jen again and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a capable and dedicated change manager. Her ability to bring people together and drive successful change initiatives is truly impressive.
Senior Project Manager
I enjoyed working together and felt we had a good relationship and were able to have our differences in opinion and talk through them maturely. We were working through the Change issues to create a process that worked for the team and would be effective and efficient.
Management Consultant
The Shadow Alliance Team have been working with Jennifer since July on integrating the Alliance Contract Change Control Process with the wider HS2 Change Governance architecture. Jen has lead and facilitated this work very effectively through a serious of carefully planned and executed workshops. Jen has developed the content of the workshops by RAGing the existing HS2 change process, and focusing the workshops on the Red issues. Jen has facilitated all the workshops, ensured that all participants contribute and that all points of views are aired and debated, and agreed changes are documented and incorporated into the master product set.. As a participant the process has been very effectively executed resulting a set of products that the participants “own” and understand.” Overall excellent. I would be delighted to work with Jen again and would highly recommend her to anybody enquiring of her capabilities as a change manager and facilitator and manager of change.
Acting Head of track Delivery
Jen has built an excellent relationship with the Track delivery team and supporting functions, making a real effort to understand the team and share valuable experiences and lessons learned from elsewhere. Her implementation of the huddle board for updating progress on change items has been well received and is actively used by the team. Jen's focus on providing specific, time-bound updates has sharpened the team's attention and increased productivity. Her proactive approach is welcomed and has provided us with momentum. Jen is always available to answer questions and diligently finds answers when needed. Despite challenges with the change process and contingency funds beyond her control, as well as inconsistent messaging from above, Jen has remained solution-focused. She consistently provides sound advice on next steps, demonstrating her commitment to overcoming obstacles and driving progress. Overall, Jen's contributions have been invaluable to our team. Her dedication, expertise, and proactive approach have significantly improved our change management processes. I highly recommend Jen for any role requiring strong change management skills and effective team collaboration.
Senior Project Controls Manager
Jen has been an outstanding partner in alliance change management. She effectively chaired a lively workshop, ensuring everyone had a voice, both online and in-person. Jen tackled challenges by seeking root causes rather than merely hearing opinions. She has always been polite, welcoming, and engaging, fostering a positive atmosphere. When introduced to the huddle board concept for reporting, Jen quickly adapted and implemented it successfully for change management in track. This innovation has greatly enhanced our reporting processes and team coordination. Despite broader issues with change management, Jen has consistently supported us through these challenges, providing steady guidance and practical solutions. Working with Jen has been a pleasure. Her proactive approach and commitment to effective change management have been invaluable. She demonstrates a deep understanding of change processes and excels in facilitating collaboration and driving results. I highly recommend Jen for any role requiring exceptional change management skills and leadership.
Consultant
Over the past two months I have had the privilege working with Jen. She has done some exceptional work as a Scope & Change manager, through re-working the trackers, introducing the planner board & providing consistent communication on behalf of the change function when little information had been cascaded. Your communication skills have ensured that all team members are well-informed and engaged throughout this transitional period within Rail Systems. You have an impressive talent for breaking down complex situations and delivering workable solutions to meet the needs of the programme. Moreover, your dedication to setting clear responsibilities and processes has helped streamline our operations. The PCM’s and delivery teams know exactly what's expected of them, and this has resulted in increased efficiency and productivity. Your attention to detail in this aspect is truly commendable. Jen has provided me with some great insight and supported my first couple months in the role. She has the ability to not only provide guidance, but performs exceptionally as a mentor by leaning on past experiences. Jen is a great team player, and can well and truly guide conversations in the right direction. She is aware of the wider programme and knows when her knowledge will be valuable to make decisions at the project and programme level.
Trustee - Solihull Lodge Community Association
Brings a high energy, enthusiasm and knowledge to any project with professionalism and empathy to all. She has the ability to plan a way forward and encourages and gives confidence to staff to be able to implement the plan. Her knowledge of the tools needed are vast using up-to-date computer knowledge
Cost Manager
In her time at Rail Systems Jennifer has provided a fresh, innovative and proactive approach to the change management process. In a very short time Jennifer has been able to assimilate the current status and ascertain the changes that needed to be made to make the change process suitable for when contracts will become live. She has introduced a better and more efficient structure for the change meetings and introduced the Huddle Borad system across the portfolio, which is beginning to bear fruit. She is always available and approachable to progress any matter that needs a quick turnaround. She is a valued contributor to the change management process
Programme Controls Manager
Jen has made significant improvements to the Track team during her time so far in Rail Systems, including development of the Planner Board which has the enhanced day-day management of Trends and Change, and her prompt responses to change process queries. Jen is approachable and takes the time to explain processes and guidance clearly, and has taken a pro-active approach to developing change management in the team
Project Controls Manager
I worked with Jen both during the alliance change workshops and to consolidate the change documents for inclusion into a document index we are building within the project controls space. Jen was always very positive and driven in her approach to her work, she encouraged collaboration and freedom of thought which was of great to help facilitate development of the change processes. Jen was proactive in getting things done and keen to support other areas and teams within the business to the best of her ability. Jen held herself accountable as the Change SME and delivered her expertise whenever called upon, challenging any deviations from correct best practices and ensuring HS2’s processes were followed. During times of personal uncertainty in the HS2 change process, Jen was always patient and considerate with me, making herself available to talk me through the way in which the process worked and setting the scene early on how to progress along the various workflows, trackers and change boards to aid me to be in a position to be enable to enact change. Jen also provided with me extra support on how to submit and follow a change paper through PRISM and was always on hand when I had any questions. I enjoyed working with Jen and hope to cross paths in future, on either a personal or professional level.
Senior Project Manager
From the first instance that Jennifer joined the Comms team was extremely helpful, eager to support the team and establish transparent procedures to ensure efficient change management. She has always been open to challenge and also able to critically analyse the processes and identify efficiencies. Jennifer has proactively managed her tasks and delivered on time to support the needs of the delivery team. Jennifer in a very short period of time integrated perfectly and became an invaluable member of the team! I would look forward to work with Jennifer in the future!
Fiona Henderson
Trustee - Solihull Lodge Community Association