You've launched the initiative. Again.
Why isn't it sticking?
You've invested in the training, rolled out the new strategy, and rallied the troops. Six months later, it's business as usual. The problem isn't your plan, it's that people revert to old patterns the moment you look away.
When Change Efforts Fade, Everything Stays Broken
You know the drill. Leadership announces a transformation. Energy is high at the kickoff. Then reality sets in:
Initial Enthusiasm, Then Resistance
"Here we go again" becomes the unofficial motto. Skepticism spreads. People go through the motions in meetings but don't change how they work. Your best change champions burn out trying to push water uphill.
Compliance Without Commitment
Teams check the boxes but miss the point. They attend the training, nod in agreement, then return to their desks and do exactly what they did before. Surface compliance masks deeper resistance.
Leadership Fatigue
You're exhausted from being the only one who seems to care. You've tried rallying speeches, accountability measures, and incentives. Nothing sticks. The weight of the entire transformation rests on your shoulders.
The hidden cost: Your credibility erodes with every failed initiative. When the next change is announced, people have already decided it won't work.
You've tried driving change. Why did it stall?

Create committed change, not just compliant behavior
We don't push behavior change on people who don't see why it matters. We help you address the mindset that determines whether people resist change or embrace it. When you shift from an inward mindset—focused on self-protection and justification—to an outward mindset, change stops feeling like something being done to people and starts feeling like something they're doing together.
Build Self-Awareness
Teams discover how their inward focus creates the very silos they complain about. When people see their role in the problem, they own their part in the solution.
Develop Accountable People
Using practical tools, teams learn to work toward each other instead of around each other. They identify how their decisions impact other departments and adjust accordingly.
Create Lasting Alignment
We help you embed collaboration into your systems, from how you run meetings to how you measure success—so the change sustains without constant intervention.
SUCCESS STORY: T-SYSTEMS
See what happens when when change actually takes root
"There was immediate momentum around the concept. People were eager to take it to their teams. Without changing the company culture, it would be difficult to see noticeable results."
CEO | T-Systems
What success looks like
Change Champions Emerge
People stop resisting and start leading. You no longer carry the change effort alone because committed advocates naturally emerge across the organization—not because you told them to, but because they want to.
Sustained Momentum
Change doesn't fade after the initial rollout. Momentum builds as people see results, invite others in, and create energy around continuous improvement. The change reinforces itself.
Authentic Buy-In
Instead of compliance masking resentment, you get genuine commitment. People understand why the change matters and how it helps them be more effective. They adjust their efforts because they see the value.
Leadership Credibility Restored
When this change actually works, your next initiative starts with trust instead of skepticism. You rebuild credibility as a leader who delivers on promises of transformation.
Frequently asked questions
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How is this different from change management training?
Change management training teaches processes and communication plans. We address the underlying mindset that determines whether people resist those processes or commit to them. Without mindset change, your training creates compliance, not commitment.
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How long does it take to see results?
Most organizations see measurable shifts in how people engage with change initiatives within 90 days. The timeline depends on the depth of resistance and how consistently you apply the principles.
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What if we've already burned through people's goodwill with failed initiatives?
That's exactly why mindset matters. People are skeptical because past efforts ignored how they see change. When you address mindset first, you give them a reason to believe this time is different—and you deliver on that promise.
Ready to make change stick?
Organizations across healthcare, government, manufacturing, and technology trust Arbinger to solve this exact challenge. We've helped thousands of leaders shift from behavior-push approaches that fail to mindset-first transformations that last.