TANSEY.
Making
change
easier.
Hi, I'm Cheryl. I help people + organisations find better ways forward.
Come, I'll show you ↘Human at heart.
What are you
curious about?
Choose a direction. I'll show you the work behind it.
People +Capability↗Organisational
Design↗Transformation
Delivery↗Learning +
Leadership↗
Different
paths.
Same purpose.
Across organisations, industries + countries, the thread has always been people.
Explore my journey ↗TANSEY.
Many roles.
One thread.
I've worked in technology, HR, banking, mining and media. Different environments. Similar questions about people, systems + change.
Explore by stage.
Nine Entertainment
Coaching a cross-functional transformation team coordinating organisational restructures.
02 · SHAPE / Organisational design
ANZ Bank NZ
Developing Scrum Masters, peer learning and delivery capability during platform change.
03 · MOBILISE + EMBED / Technology + deliveryNZ Transport Agency
Making learning part of how work happens.
04 · EMBED / Learning + leadershipMinistry of People
Helping HR rethink its place in a changing world.
01–05 · ACROSS THE JOURNEY / HR technology
Westpac NZ
Building a coaching capability that could sustain a new operating model.
02 · SHAPE + MOBILISE / Operating modelsTELUS Digital · Canada
Changing the shape of teams without stopping delivery.
03 · MOBILISE / Technology + deliveryBHP
Testing new ways of working at scale.
01–02 · SENSE + SHAPE / Operating modelsI've spent years learning how people learn.
Across 11 countries, through coaching, professional education and international speaking, I've explored how organisations can change without losing sight of the humans doing the work.
Explore the learning side ↗Open the complete photo archive ↗
All supplied photographs in one place. ANZ + Westpac images are featured in their case studies; the remaining images are kept here until their project attribution is confirmed.
TANSEY.
People grow through change.
I help teams build confidence, capability + momentum.
In practice.
Westpac NZ
Building a coaching capability that could sustain a new operating model.
02 · SHAPE + MOBILISE / Operating modelsMinistry of People
Helping HR rethink its place in a changing world.
01–05 · ACROSS THE JOURNEY / HR technologyANZ Bank NZ
Developing Scrum Masters, peer learning and delivery capability during platform change.
03 · MOBILISE + EMBED / Technology + deliveryNZ Transport Agency
Making learning part of how work happens.
04 · EMBED / Learning + leadershipTANSEY.
Design for how people work.
Better structures. Clearer decisions. Healthier teams.
In practice.
Westpac NZ
Building a coaching capability that could sustain a new operating model.
02 · SHAPE + MOBILISE / Operating modelsANZ Bank NZ
Developing Scrum Masters, peer learning and delivery capability during platform change.
03 · MOBILISE + EMBED / Technology + deliveryTELUS Digital · Canada
Changing the shape of teams without stopping delivery.
03 · MOBILISE / Technology + deliveryBHP
Testing new ways of working at scale.
01–02 · SENSE + SHAPE / Operating modelsTANSEY.
Make change move.
From big plans to progress people can feel.
In practice.
Nine Entertainment
Coaching a cross-functional transformation team coordinating organisational restructures.
02 · SHAPE / Organisational designANZ Bank NZ
Developing Scrum Masters, peer learning and delivery capability during platform change.
03 · MOBILISE + EMBED / Technology + deliveryWestpac NZ
Building a coaching capability that could sustain a new operating model.
02 · SHAPE + MOBILISE / Operating modelsTELUS Digital · Canada
Changing the shape of teams without stopping delivery.
03 · MOBILISE / Technology + deliveryBHP
Testing new ways of working at scale.
01–02 · SENSE + SHAPE / Operating modelsTANSEY.
Learning changes everything.
Practical learning that helps people lead + adapt.
In practice.
Ministry of People
Helping HR rethink its place in a changing world.
01–05 · ACROSS THE JOURNEY / HR technologyNZ Transport Agency
Making learning part of how work happens.
04 · EMBED / Learning + leadershipWestpac NZ
Building a coaching capability that could sustain a new operating model.
02 · SHAPE + MOBILISE / Operating modelsANZ Bank NZ
Developing Scrum Masters, peer learning and delivery capability during platform change.
03 · MOBILISE + EMBED / Technology + deliveryTANSEY.
Westpac NZ.
Building a coaching capability that could sustain a new operating model.
A fixed-term transition assignment bridging an existing Agile coaching practice and its future operating model.
Into the
messy middle.
- Partnered with the Head of HR and senior technology leaders to surface priorities and align expectations.
- Established a roadmap, coaching backlog, feedback and measurement approaches, governance and cross-team rhythms.
- Developed team charters and a coaching career development pathway to support the transition.
The practice was subsequently incorporated into a permanent operating arrangement.
People, practice + progress.
ANZ Bank NZ
Developing Scrum Masters, peer learning and delivery capability during platform change.
03 · MOBILISE + EMBED / Technology + deliveryMinistry of People
Helping HR rethink its place in a changing world.
01–05 · ACROSS THE JOURNEY / HR technologyTANSEY.
ANZ Bank NZ.
Developing Scrum Masters, peer learning and delivery capability during platform change.
The department was navigating a digital platform migration alongside a shift in team and leadership arrangements.
Into the
messy middle.
- Developed a strategic departmental capability uplift roadmap.
- Contributed to early future-state organisational design conversations covering team structures, leadership models and scaling around incoming demand.
- Introduced ways of working and planning practices to strengthen cross-team flow and collaboration.
The extent of rollout and measured outcomes still needs confirmation.
People, practice + progress.
Westpac NZ
Building a coaching capability that could sustain a new operating model.
02 · SHAPE + MOBILISE / Operating modelsMinistry of People
Helping HR rethink its place in a changing world.
01–05 · ACROSS THE JOURNEY / HR technologyTANSEY.
Ministry of People.
Helping HR rethink its place in a changing world.
Independent practice at the intersection of HR, technology, adaptive organisational design and human capability.
Into the
messy middle.
- Educated HR practitioners on Agile HR and adaptive organisational operating models.
- Led Agile education through HRNZ and contributed to international courses and professional events.
- Presented internationally and contributed as a co-author to Agile People Principles.
Speaking locations referenced in earlier bios include Venice, New York, Singapore and Amsterdam.
Westpac NZ
Building a coaching capability that could sustain a new operating model.
02 · SHAPE + MOBILISE / Operating modelsANZ Bank NZ
Developing Scrum Masters, peer learning and delivery capability during platform change.
03 · MOBILISE + EMBED / Technology + deliveryTANSEY.
Nine Entertainment.
Coaching a cross-functional transformation team coordinating organisational restructures.
Partnering on operating model, governance and executive planning challenges.
Into the
messy middle.
- Supported operating-model and governance design.
- Facilitated executive planning and helped translate complexity into prioritised action.
Specific business outcomes can be added once verified.
Westpac NZ
Building a coaching capability that could sustain a new operating model.
02 · SHAPE + MOBILISE / Operating modelsANZ Bank NZ
Developing Scrum Masters, peer learning and delivery capability during platform change.
03 · MOBILISE + EMBED / Technology + deliveryTANSEY.
NZ Transport Agency.
Making learning part of how work happens.
Supporting teams and leaders to develop sustainable ways of working.
Into the
messy middle.
- Created Agile Learning Labs to support experiential capability building.
- Coached leaders and teams in new ways of working.
Further programme measures can be added.
Westpac NZ
Building a coaching capability that could sustain a new operating model.
02 · SHAPE + MOBILISE / Operating modelsANZ Bank NZ
Developing Scrum Masters, peer learning and delivery capability during platform change.
03 · MOBILISE + EMBED / Technology + deliveryTANSEY.
TELUS Digital · Canada.
Changing the shape of teams without stopping delivery.
Technology teams were transitioning from functional silos to cross-functional delivery arrangements.
Into the
messy middle.
- Worked alongside other Scrum Masters and technology leaders on the team transition.
- Supported the people, cultural and delivery changes associated with the emerging operating model.
A fixed-term assignment.
Westpac NZ
Building a coaching capability that could sustain a new operating model.
02 · SHAPE + MOBILISE / Operating modelsANZ Bank NZ
Developing Scrum Masters, peer learning and delivery capability during platform change.
03 · MOBILISE + EMBED / Technology + deliveryTANSEY.
BHP.
Testing new ways of working at scale.
Early Agile pilot technology projects spanning Asia, Australia and the Americas.
Into the
messy middle.
- Helped design and coach pilot delivery models intended to inform future operating models.
- Supported the people and culture aspects of technology transformation.
Dates and project-specific outcomes to be confirmed.
Westpac NZ
Building a coaching capability that could sustain a new operating model.
02 · SHAPE + MOBILISE / Operating modelsANZ Bank NZ
Developing Scrum Masters, peer learning and delivery capability during platform change.
03 · MOBILISE + EMBED / Technology + deliveryTANSEY.
Good change
starts with a
conversation.
If you're building something new, navigating a transition or looking for someone to help make the complex feel clearer, I'd love to hear about it.