Insights That Ignite Better Teams
Research-driven articles on leadership, team dynamics, change management and the science of work preferences. Drawing on 40+ years of team research, our articles help HR leaders, consultants and team managers build stronger, more effective teams.
From practical frameworks to evidence-based strategies — written for practitioners who want depth, not buzzwords.
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Team Performance
11 February 2026
Harnessing Diverse Thinking to Speed Delivery
When teams move fast, diverse thinking is often the first casualty. This article explores how leaders can harness — rather than suppress — different work preferences to accelerate delivery without losing quality or burning out the team.
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Harnessing Diverse Thinking to Speed Delivery
Major projects slow down when teams think alike. Harness diverse thinking to identify risks earlier
11 Feb 2026→
When Executional Excellence Stops Scaling: The Leadership Skill Shift
High-performing technical leaders often struggle to scale their impact after promotion
11 Feb 2026→
The Question That Built a Global Team Science Company
In 1985, two researchers at the University of Queensland asked a question that would transform team science
10 Feb 2026→
Leadership, Teams and Capability in 2026: Why Depth Now Matters More Than Ever
Current research confirms HR leaders worldwide are confronting similar capability challenges
2 Feb 2026→
Leading Through Change
Lead change with confidence using QO2. Understand team risk orientation and build trust
29 Jul 2025→
The New Manager’s Guide to Leading Teams You Didn’t Build
67% of managers inherit teams they didn’t build. Learn proven strategies to earn trust
24 Jul 2025→
The Hidden Performance Gap
Most teams lack visibility into what truly drives success. Learn how to measure what matters
14 Jul 2025→
Purpose Isn’t a Perk
Discover how purpose boosts performance, engagement and retention
8 Jul 2025→
Why High Performance Teams Fail
Explore the hidden dysfunctions that cause high-performance teams to underperform
7 Jul 2025→
From Directive to Developmental Leadership
Shift from directive to developmental leadership and build high-performing teams
3 Jul 2025→
The Success Paradox
The emotional shift from maker to multiplier in leadership
2 Jul 2025→
6 Psychological Safety Myths — Busted!
Psychological safety is foundational yet many leaders misunderstand it
19 Jun 2025→
The Myth of the ‘Born Leader’
Leadership isn’t a fixed trait — it’s a skill that can be learned
3 Mar 2025→
The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon
The frequency illusion and how intentional awareness shapes perception
21 Jan 2025→
Thriving in the Future of Work
Use the TMS Types of Work Model to understand your strengths and identify growth areas
13 Jan 2025→
The Case for Smarter Psychometric Testing in 2025
Five key principles for smarter psychometric testing
6 Jan 2025→
Spotlight On: TMP vs DiSC
Compare these two psychometric tools for your team’s development goals
9 Dec 2024→
Are You People or Task-Oriented?
How the Linking Leader Profile helps balance people and task orientation
1 Dec 2024→
How Team Structures Shape Systems
How different team structures shape organisational systems and performance
19 Nov 2024→
Bridging the Values Divide: Practical Strategies
Five practical strategies using the Window on Work Values
11 Nov 2024→
Bridging the Values Divide
How the Window on Work Values model helps bridge workplace values divides
6 Nov 2024→
Self-Awareness: The Key to High Performing Teams (Part 2)
How high-performing teams apply self-awareness to strengthen collaboration
24 Oct 2024→
Self-Awareness: Foundation for Success (Part 1)
Self-awareness is the foundation of individual and professional success
18 Oct 2024→
Color Meetings
The TMS Color Meetings framework — Green, Yellow, Red and Blue
6 Aug 2024→
Navigating Changing Work Preferences
Work preferences shift naturally over a career — the TMP helps you adapt
Navigating Organisational Change: Harnessing the Power of the QO2 Profile
The QO2 Profile helps leaders understand how their teams perceive change
Trait Theory: How External Factors Shape Personality
Personality exists on a spectrum — shaped by experience and environment
Why Coaching Skills Are Needed Now, More Than Ever Before
Five core coaching competencies every leader needs
What Is Linking? An Introduction to the 13 Skills of Effective Leadership
The TMS Linking Leader Model — People, Task and Leadership linking
Unlock Your Work Potential
How understanding your work preferences can help you find purpose and energy at work
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
A comprehensive guide to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Cultural Behaviour in the Workplace
Why cultural awareness matters in diverse teams
How to Manage Employee Resistance to Change
A practical guide for identifying and managing resistance to change
Adaptability Can Be Learned
Adaptability is a learnable skill, not just an innate trait
Change Fatigue in Working Teams
Why some team members resist change while others embrace it
Quick Tips to Help Your Team Navigate Through Change
Four practical tips to manage workplace change effectively
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Harnessing Diverse Thinking to Speed Up Delivery
Major projects slow down when teams think alike. Leaders who intentionally harness diverse thinking styles identify risks earlier, generate stronger options and move to decisions faster without sacrificing alignment.
When Executional Excellence Stops Scaling: The Leadership Skill Shift Required for Productivity Growth
High-performing technical leaders often struggle to scale their impact after promotion. This article explores why execution strength can limit productivity growth and the leadership skills executive leaders and coaches must develop to enable teams, not just deliver outcomes.
The Question That Built a Global Team Science Company
In 1985, two researchers at the University of Queensland asked a question that would transform how organisations think about teams. Four decades later, their answer has helped over 2.5 million professionals across 190 countries and it’s still evolving.
Leadership, Teams and Capability in 2026: Why Depth Now Matters More Than Ever
Current research from Gartner to Deloitte confirms that HR leaders worldwide are confronting similar pressures: from ineffective traditional leadership training to urgent demands for measurable impact and practical tools that fit a complexified work environment.
Leading Through Change
Learn how to lead change with confidence using QO2. Understand team risk orientation, build trust, and create momentum with this research-backed approach to navigating uncertainty.
The New Manager’s Guide to Leading Teams You Didn’t Build
67% of managers inherit teams they didn’t build. Learn proven strategies to earn trust, decode team dynamics, and transform inherited teams into high-performers.
The Hidden Performance Gap
Most teams lack visibility into what truly drives success. Learn how to measure what matters and build a high-performance team with proven, data-driven strategies.
Purpose Isn’t a Perk
Discover how purpose boosts performance, engagement, and retention. Learn why meaning is essential for building high-performing, resilient teams today.
Why High Performance Teams Fail
Learn why great teams underperform. Explore the hidden dysfunctions that cause high-performance teams to fail and how to identify and fix them.
From Directive to Developmental Leadership
Discover how to shift from directive to developmental leadership and build high-performing teams through better coaching, thinking, and engagement.
The Success Paradox
Explore the emotional shift from maker to multiplier in leadership, and how navigating the identity crisis affects employee engagement and team effectiveness.