Most change initiatives fail for one reason: people struggle with the internal shift change requires. This article explores how neuroscience strengthens classic change management theory by reducing learning anxiety, building resilience, and helping people actively move through transition. When organisations support both the system and the self, change becomes sustainable.

If 2025 was the year leaders realised something isn't lining up between strategy and delivery, 2026 will be the year that gap becomes impossible to ignore. Here's what I think will separate the organisations that deliver from those that just stay busy.

If 2025 could be summed up in one line, it would be this: Strategy has never been more ambitious. But the real differentiation lies in teams that can deliver without burning out. Across resources, utilities, government and not for profits, we’ve spent the year listening to leaders, working alongside teams, and continuing our People, Productivity and Performance research. This isn’t a victory lap. It’s a reflection on what we’ve seen, what we’ve learned, and what this year dem

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“We’ve kicked it off—it’s in progress.”  We hear it all the time.    But behind many of these statements is a quieter truth:    Most...

Each year around this time, I notice a shift in tone during conversations with clients. The words change—some say “we’re crawling to the...

Strategic Drift- The silent force derailing strategy Written By Marcus Ward The silent force derailing strategy — and how to spot it...

Image Credit Marc Hundleby - Twenty2 Collective If you’ve spent any time in delivery—whether as a sponsor, PM, team lead, or exec—you’ll...

A few years ago, I walked into a meeting with a leadership team at a State Government Agency . Their PMO was struggling, and frustration...

Are You the Bottleneck? Most leaders don’t wake up thinking,  I’m the problem.  But sometimes, we are. And in industries like  resources,...

The Real Challenge of Change Management Over the years, I’ve worked with leaders across resources, energy, utilities, and government who...

A few years ago, I wore burnout like a badge of honor. Back-to-back meetings, high-pressure deadlines, and constant demands—I thought...

Recently, I had the privilege of visiting Malaysia, a vibrant country where diverse cultures, traditions, and industries come together in...

In today’s workplace, happiness has shifted from being a “nice-to-have” to a strategic imperative. Businesses across Australia are...

By integrating clear corporate values with the practice of strategic quitting, you equip your team and organisation to make better decisions

What if, instead of waiting for January, you used October to reset, reflect, and focus? Enter the “October Resolutions”.

In our research at Twenty2 Collective, we’ve uncovered key factors that distinguish high-performing teams that are also genuinely happy.

Most people who know me, know I’m a football tragic. I've enjoyed the coverage from Euro 2024 and the reflections it has created so far. ...

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In my experience, kick-off meetings are much like the starting pistol of a marathon: they signal the beginning of a journey, one that...