Exploring how IT change & Organisational Change drives transformation.
Speakers
Susanne Evans
Host: Claire Mironik
Agenda
12:15pm - Brief introduction to BCS Women
12:20pm - Transformation and Organisational change
12:35pm - IT Change Enablement
12:45pm - Questions and answers
1:15pm - Event end
Synopsis
This session explores how effective IT Change Enablement can act as a catalyst for wider organisational transformation.
Through the combined lenses of technology and organisational change, we’ll examine why change often feels messy and uncomfortable - and what leaders can do to guide teams through it with clarity and confidence.
We will also highlight the vital role of women who lead change, showcasing their impact in shaping resilient, adaptable, and future‑ready organisations. Attendees will gain practical insights, leadership perspectives, and actionable strategies for creating a compelling narrative around change that resonates across teams and drives lasting impact.
About the speakers
Dr Susanne Evans
Founder and Chief Change Storyteller
Feldspar Consulting Limited
Susanne’s career spans Big 4 consultancy, academia and boardrooms across multiple sectors.
As the author of the bestselling book, ‘ChangeStories®: How to have powerful conversations, tell inspiring stories and build engagement for transformation’ and the host of the Top 40 Apple UK Business and Management podcast by the same name, she is on a mission to help leaders and change professionals show up through the stories they tell.
With a PhD in Organisational Change and Storytelling and a reputation for sparking honest, practical conversations, Susanne brings both experience and empathy to the table. Her work is rooted in helping people find the clarity, confidence and language to lead in the moments that matter.
Connect with Susanne:
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/susanneevans
Website (contains links to the podcast and the book) – www.feldsparconsulting.com
Host and speaker:
Claire Mironik
Aston University
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/claire-mironik-6a798330
Claire Mironik currently serves as the Digital Services Change and Test Manager at Aston University, a role she has held since July 2024. She brings over a decade of experience in IT Operations, having previously held a range of technical and IT support roles that provided her with a strong hands‑on grounding in systems, services, and user-facing technology. This operational experience has been fundamental in shaping her approach to change management—ensuring that change is not only well governed, but also practical, achievable, and empathetic to those impacted.
Claire is deeply passionate about change as both a discipline and a journey. She recognises that change often brings discomfort and uncertainty, but firmly believes that when delivered with care, support, and nurturing, it can be a powerful enabler for organisations, people, and culture alike. Her work focuses on embedding sustainable change into organisations by combining strong governance with human‑centred practices. With expertise spanning ITIL, Change Enablement, and ISTQB‑certified software testing, Claire drives efficient processes and structured workflows across change management and testing functions. Her approach balances risk assurance with delivery momentum, ensuring reliable IT services while keeping user experience and satisfaction at the forefront.
Beyond her operational role, Claire is strongly committed to inclusivity and equity within the digital and IT profession. She is a passionate advocate for gender diversity and actively supports initiatives aimed at improving representation and opportunity for women in technology. In 2025, she founded the Women in Tech Meetup Birmingham to bring the tech industry together to drive positive change.
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