Who We Are

We help people and organizations create results that matter – and sustain them.

Our expertise is helping individuals, teams, and organizations create results that matter most to them. It is radically simple. Founded in 2011 by Jan Barton, Radical Simplicity Inc. works with business owners and leaders to provide holistic HR consulting in the areas of strategy enablement, HR advisory, and people development. Radical Simplicity Inc. is a private consultancy business led by a mother-daughter duo who, together, build on over 40 years’ experience in the HR profession. We know from direct experience that every organization is filled with unlimited human potential that can be tapped into to become more adaptive, competitive, and successful. What makes us different is our unique insights that create cohesion between your business operating model and people systems; solutions that are differentiated and scalable to meet the needs of your growing people and business.

Jan Barton

Janice Barton

Founder, Radical Simplicity Inc.

A trusted senior advisor, business consultant and executive coach, Janice is dedicated to helping people and organizations create results that matter using the principles of organization development and structural dynamics.

Over four decades, Janice built a stellar track record for innovation and performance excellence as a senior human resources executive with global food powerhouse McCain Foods, retail icon Canadian Tire and resource leader Suncor Energy. Her work in developing organizational systems and leadership capability has produced significant operational, cultural and reputational improvements and has been recognized by her peers as one of Canada’s 100 most powerful women.

Janice was among those named by Canadian Business magazine as “Most Innovative Executive” and “Best Managers in Canada”. The leadership training program she co-developed with former CEO Dale Morrison at McCain Foods is profiled in Higher Ambition: How Great Leaders Create Economic and Social Value, published by the Harvard Business Review Press, 2011.

Janice is Past Chair of the National Advisory Board for the Salvation Army. She holds a Master of Science degree in Organization Development from Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from the University of Calgary’s Personnel Management Program.

Janice and Jim Barton live on Maple Tree Farm in Ancaster, Ontario and produce maple syrup as a hobby.

Carly Martin

Carly Martin

Principal HR Advisor, Radical Simplicity Inc.

Carly is an experienced HR leader with a passion for developing people and teams to achieve high performance, reaffirmed through her experience that spans multiple industries, functions, and geographies.

From designing and delivering learner-centered training programs in retail, to leadership development in the construction industry, to enhancing Lean Six Sigma skills in food service, Carly’s strength and energy lies in helping to develop people. Carly’s curiosity about human behaviour drives her to deliver results through deep listening, being outcome-focused, and taking a holistic approach to organizational effectiveness.

Most recently, Carly helped to scale a start-up business in the healthcare industry to support against COVID-19 by delivering innovative HR practices and acting as a strategic partner to help the company achieve their mission, vision, and goals. Her commitment to building strong relationships with business leaders results in demonstrated effectiveness building organizational and leadership capabilities.

Carly has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of British Columbia, a Bachelor of Education from the University of Western Ontario, and a Master of Arts in Learning and Technology from Royal Roads University, with expertise in instructional design, adult learning principles, and integrating technology and learning.

What We Value

Curiosity

Through the art of questioning, we seek first to understand and then build shared acceptance of all the dynamics at play – relational, structural and aspirational – to inform the path forward. We believe that knowledge leveraged from anyone, anywhere can create significant value for your business. We help our clients unearth, share, and apply the wisdom, creativity and passion they possess to achieve desired results both individually and collectively.

Caring

Your success is our success. Simply put, we care, about you and every person working with you. Our insights have been known to earn the confidence of those that choose to work with us by delivering on our commitments, synergistically creating value and achieving the collective outcomes desired by all.

Connection

When people connect in real and meaningful conversations that inspire deep thought and build relationships, magic happens. We seek to understand your industry and competitive positioning, and the critical factors that may help or hinder success. Through quality conversations, the quality of our collective thinking, and the quality of our relationships we co-create holistic solutions that are aligned and integrated, and will differentiate your unique organization and propel your vision.

Contact Us

Radical Simplicity Inc. works with organizations to
maximize the capability and potential of their people.

Contact us today (289) 921-0214 or email us using the form below to discuss your strategic and operational human resource needs.