Meaningful innovation for lasting change

Kainos Conseil supports and empowers managers and individuals whose role is to lead organizational or social transformation.

Transformation = Innovation + Participatory practices + ( organization + individual ) development

Our approach

Innovation begins by looking at things differently.

Our approach combines innovation, individual and organizational development, and participatory practices because we believe that at the intersection of these disciplines lies the possibility of successful and meaningful change.

Aligning head, heart and hands

The head

The place of knowledge, rational thinking and analytical capacity, this is the intellectual component of the person. This is where vision and understanding of things emerge.

The heart

The heart represents the emotional and affective dimension. It is the element that connects people to deep meaning and the values that motivate action and engagement.

The hands

The hands symbolize the move to action. This is the concrete aspect of applying knowledge and emotions to accomplish tasks, implement projects and achieve objectives.

Combining knowledge, meaning and actions to succeed in your transformations

Our services

Our comprehensive service offering combines multiple approaches to provide tailored support for your specific needs, addressing both individual and organizational levels.

Consulting services

Strategic support on areas of expertise such as innovation approaches, stakeholder mobilization and engagement, data strategies, etc.

Coaching

Individualized support to achieve your objectives, develop your skills, overcome obstacles, or improve your performance.

Facilitation

Design and facilitation of customized participatory processes and workshops to guide your groups toward common objectives.

Training

Collective learning space to develop knowledge, skills and know-how in service of transformations.

The team

After creating the Montreal Urban Innovation Lab and collaborating for over 5 years at the City of Montreal and on various projects, Stéphane and Phédia partnered to found Kainos Conseil with the objective of leveraging their innovation experience to support change agents in their organizational and social transformation projects.

Phédia Gottot
(she/her)

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Innovation and organizational transformation consultant and coach, Phédia has always sought to understand human beings and social phenomena. This interest naturally transferred to organizational dynamics. Throughout her career, she has developed expertise in participatory leadership and stakeholder engagement. Also certified in integral coaching, her mission is to foster successful change by encouraging the emergence of collective wisdom and guiding organizations in creating healthy, engaging and collaborative environments.

Stéphane Guidoin (he/him)

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Innovation and strategy consultant, Stéphane seeks to enrich innovation principles to make them a tool for social transformation to address the challenges of our time. Both as a senior manager and technical expert, he has had the opportunity to test these approaches in numerous contexts: social or technological innovation, government or entrepreneurial settings, mobility or energy sectors, etc. Drawing on this experience, Stéphane aims to help organizations integrate deep innovation approaches that are rich in meaning and contribute to both well-being and the achievement of ambitious collective objectives.

Christiane Papineau, Project Manager, ExperiSens | ITHQ

“Stéphane and Phédia played an essential role in our smart territory project. Their sharp understanding of the situation, combined with their technological expertise and deep knowledge of community development, resulted in a comprehensive report that provided us with a clear vision and solid foundations for deploying the approach. Thanks to their involvement, we were able to make informed decisions and move forward with confidence in implementing our smart territory project.”

Magali, Regional Director, EACAT

“On behalf of the entrepreneurial community of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, we want to thank Kainos Conseil for their significant role in our ecosystem mobilization efforts. Thanks to their expertise and rigorous methodological approach, Kainos Conseil was able to precisely identify our needs. The positive impact of their intervention already translates into strategic clarity and collective directions that generate strong buy-in and a willingness to work together at the regional level. We highly recommend Kainos Conseil for any initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration within complex ecosystems.”

Malik, Social Innovation Advisor, Maison de l'innovation sociale

“Kainos Conseil made a significant contribution to advancing the work of our Civic Innovation Lab for Regulatory Exploration. The team’s expertise helped structure the experimentation process and develop a narrative aligned with the institutional realities of a public actor such as the City of Montreal. Stéphane and Phédia also played a key role in designing and facilitating participatory activities bringing together the City and various stakeholders, thus fostering an environment conducive to collaboration and innovation. Their strategic vision helped identify levers to stimulate and support the evolution of practices within institutions.”

Marie-Claude, Director of Strategic Planning and Partnerships, SPJD

“We had the chance to collaborate with Stéphane and Phédia and it was truly added value for the Société du parc Jean-Drapeau. Their attentive listening, adaptability and constructive and positive open attitude made all the difference. Not only did they demonstrate great professionalism, but they also knew how to offer more than what was initially planned. Their agility and human perspective made all the difference in our approach. Their ability to ask the right questions and formulate accurate and relevant observations was essential in allowing us to move forward. This enabled us to think better and clarify intentions to be better prepared for what comes next. Furthermore, the training they facilitated for our teams was particularly appreciated by participants, who gained valuable learning from it.”

Why choose us

Our commitment is to support you in leading successful transformations.

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Knowledge

Our team offers you expertise at the crossroads of various disciplines, fostering systemic change and deep transformations.

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Values

We believe that successful change comes through a transformation of individual and collective posture in service of a common purpose.

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Experience

Our approach is based on concrete experience in leading transformation projects within diverse organizations.

When to call on us

Co-creation and open innovation processes
Service, program or policy design
Employee experience improvement
Development of an innovation culture

Team building
Development of a collaborative culture
Strategic retreat
Stakeholder mobilization and engagement

Strategic planning or alignment
Strategic retreat
Participatory change management
Individual and collective coaching