The Ainsley Scott Group

About The Ainsley Scott Group

The Ainsley Scott Group is a business and professional services firm located in the Old South neighborhood on Baker St in London, Ontario. The company serves associations, nonprofits, and other organizations, specifically working with the leadership teams and Boards that run them. They describe their mission as helping organizations lead with clarity and operate with intention by closing the gap between what people need and what leaders often focus on. The firm offers a range of interconnected services including organizational insights, strategic planning, leadership development, and change management. Specifically, they help clients gather honest feedback from employees or members to turn into next steps, build strategic plans and implementation roadmaps with Boards, and provide one-on-one advisory or team sessions to strengthen leadership practices. They also provide support for preparing people for significant transitions, such as restructuring teams, changing processes, or introducing new systems. The company was founded by Tara Lavoie and Andrea Garry to provide straightforward solutions that turn ideas into clear commitments. Lavoie brings over 20 years of experience in HR, law, change management, and leadership development, with specialized training in Lean Six Sigma and Human-Centered Design. Garry contributes over 10 years of experience in strategy, program design, and organizational change. The group emphasizes a collaborative approach where they provide outside experience and structure while the client provides the internal knowledge of how the organization actually operates.