On Managing Complexity/ Guest: Shelley Frost, President and CEO, PNE cover art

On Managing Complexity/ Guest: Shelley Frost, President and CEO, PNE

On Managing Complexity/ Guest: Shelley Frost, President and CEO, PNE

Listen for free

View show details

About this listen

Shelley Frost, CEO of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), joins the show to talk about leading one of BC’s most iconic and complex organizations. From early roles in a psychiatric hospital and juvenile jail to leading in tech and the arts, Shelley’s path has shaped a unique approach to leadership. She shares how managing unpredictability and diverse stakeholders prepared her to run the PNE – home to major events, an amusement park, and key youth employment programs. They discuss balancing legacy with innovation, leading through ambiguity, and building operational excellence.

Tune in to this episode as we explore:

(03:15) From consulting to finding local purpose

(09:04) Aligning vision in complex teams

(11:48) Leading with adaptability

(15:41) Making decisions with clarity

(17:52) A collaborative planning approach

(21:29) Communicating with seasonal staff

(25:46) Unearthing hidden war relics

(27:29) Behind Vancouver’s FIFA fan fest

(30:23) Inside the concert and show lineup

Connect with Shelley Frost here:

LinkedIn

Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)

PNE Instagram

Interested in developing more effective leadership skills? Connect with Cinga today here.

What listeners say about On Managing Complexity/ Guest: Shelley Frost, President and CEO, PNE

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.