Stronger Leadership Sharper Thinking
Smarter Growth
Every organisation reaches moments where leadership, risk, and culture intersect — and how you respond can define what comes next. Whether you’re scaling, strengthening teams, or shifting how decisions are made, the right kind of support makes the difference.
At ACN, we work alongside leaders who want to:
- Create environments where people think clearly, speak up early, and deliver on what matters.
- Build leadership capability that holds under pressure — not just in theory.
- Turn risk into insight — and act before small problems become big ones.
Some teams are navigating serious strain. Others are steady but want to lift their performance. We meet both where they are — and help them move forward with clarity and control.
What We Focus On
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Leadership alignment and capability
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Risk decision-making and safety culture
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Workforce and team performance (including psychological safety)
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Sustainable growth and scaling capacity
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System-wide capability through GPT-enabled tools
We’ve developed our own GPT-enabled tools — designed by ACN and tailored to your context and way of working. These aren’t off-the-shelf. They’re embedded, real-time tools that reinforce structure, reflection, and strong decision-making every day.
They remove reliance on external consultants — and build confidence, capability, and alignment from within.
If you’re planning your next phase, let’s talk about what’s ahead — and how we can help you lead it with strength and clarity.
Proven Results
The bottom line is just the beginning. Our collaborative approach digs into the real issues and uncovers the potential of your organisation and staff for long-lasting success.
Our Team
Our network of experienced specialists who have worked globally with some of the largest and most complex organisations, operational teams, projects and cultures. Ready to help you.
ACN Lens
A blog dedicated to sparking change and innovation in workplace performance
At ACN, we are dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful transformation.
We are more than a training and consultancy provider – we are passionate about changing mindsets, behaviours, and organisational cultures to unlock the potential of people and teams. Our mission is to create safer, stronger, and more connected workplaces by empowering individuals to lead, protect, and grow with confidence and purpose.
Collaboration is at the core of what we do. We partner closely with our clients to understand their unique challenges, goals, and visions, delivering tailored solutions that create meaningful impact. Every programme is designed with care and a human touch, enabling practical and sustainable change that aligns with our clients’ most critical outcomes.
The ACN Approach to Partnering: The Power of Humble Inquiry
At ACN, our approach to partnering is built on the power of Humble Inquiry. This method involves asking questions to which we genuinely do not know the answers, fostering genuine curiosity, and building open, trusting relationships with our clients. The ACN approach emphasises three key aspects: building authentic relationships, deeply understanding the client’s context, and encouraging collaboration and co-creation.
Building Authentic Relationships
At the heart of Humble Inquiry is genuine curiosity and respect. By asking thoughtful, open-ended questions, we demonstrate a willingness to listen and learn from our clients. This approach fosters authentic relationships based on mutual respect, reducing arrogance and building trust.
Deep Understanding of the Client’s Context
Instead of imposing preconceived solutions, ACN consultants take the time to understand the unique context and challenges of each organisation. This allows us to tailor our recommendations to the specific needs of our clients, increasing the likelihood of successful implementation and client satisfaction. A deep understanding of the client’s world leads to more relevant and impactful advice.
Encouraging Collaboration and Co-Creation
Humble Inquiry promotes a collaborative approach, with our consultants working alongside clients to co-create solutions. This model empowers clients, making them feel valued and involved in the process. When clients see that their input is integral to the solution, their trust in ACN grows. This collaborative dynamic enhances the quality of the solutions and fosters a sense of ownership and accountability, increasing the likelihood of sustained change and positive outcomes.
Scaling Smart™
Scaling Smart™ has been developed as a practical solution for organisations experiencing the complexities of growth. Scaling often brings challenges —leadership misalignment, operational strain, workforce instability, and increased exposure to risk. Without the right frameworks, businesses struggle to scale effectively, leading to inefficiencies, cultural breakdowns, and financial underperformance.
ACN’s Scaling Smart™ framework provides a structured yet adaptive approach to ensure organisations grow without unnecessary disruption. It equips leadership teams with the tools to scale in a way that maintains operational discipline, strengthens leadership alignment, and enhances workforce stability—reducing the pain often associated with rapid growth.
Risk Leadership
Aligning governance and management of the total risk landscape. People, Systems, Internal and External. We provide a “best in class” process and platform to manage actions, controls, and reporting. Clients identify risk owners and build a network of distributed oversight and awareness.
Training
At ACN, we create bespoke training solutions tailored to the specific needs of your organisation. Our approach centres on building practical programmes based on clients needs. Delivery of flexible, sustainable programmes that empower your team with the skills and confidence to excel. We design training that aligns with your goals and promotes ongoing development. We offer Train-the-Trainer options or ACN-led facilitation that supports your people and teams to thrive.
Safety and Performance Culture
ACN is an award-winning management consulting firm specialising in transforming risk, safety, and performance outcomes. Our innovative programmes focus on building a strong safety and performance culture, empowering organisations to achieve excellence across physical, psychological, process, and environmental domains. By equipping leaders and teams with the tools, frameworks, and strategies needed to embed safety at the core of operations, we help organisations deliver sustainable results and thrive in an ever-changing landscape.
“I worked with ACN as part of a program to transform our safety mindset and culture. They were quickly able to build close connections across the operation which created the perfect environment to challenge the status quo. They enhanced our leadership impact through use of active listening, questioning and acknowledgment whilst sharing their observations openly and honestly. ”
Supply Chain Manager – Australian Operations