When organizational problems are complex or persistent, 2WA Consulting works with leaders to find a way forward.

We work with managers and senior managers facing challenges in leadership, accountability, team performance, organizational effectiveness and change — across municipal government, long-term care, private business and the non-profit sector throughout Ontario.

We work with organizations facing challenges in leadership, accountability, team performance, organizational effectiveness and change — across municipal government, long-term care, private business and the non-profit sector throughout Ontario.

What brings you to 2WA?

Organizations rarely call us because everything is working perfectly.

They call when something important needs to change.

Something isn't working — but you can't quite figure out why.

Conflict, strained relationships, ineffective teams or problems that keep coming back can be symptoms of something deeper.

2WA helps organizations understand what's happening, identify the patterns and work with the people involved to develop practical solutions.

Your managers aren't managing.

Difficult conversations aren't happening. Managers are avoiding performance issues, struggling to delegate or relying on senior leaders to solve problems that belong with them.

2WA helps managers develop the skills, confidence and accountability to lead effectively.

Performance expectations aren't translating into performance.

People aren't clear about what's expected, managers aren't addressing problems consistently, or accountability has become someone else's responsibility.

2WA helps organizations build practical performance and accountability systems—and helps managers use them.

You need to figure out where you're going next.

Your organization has changed. Your priorities have multiplied. Or your existing strategic plan no longer reflects reality.

2WA helps leaders and stakeholders create clarity about direction, priorities and what needs to happen next.

The Board and leadership aren't working in alignment.

Governance and management boundaries have become blurred, decision-making is difficult, or the Board and CEO/ED relationship needs attention.

2WA helps Boards and organizational leaders strengthen governance, clarify authority and accountability, and work more effectively together.

You're carrying a leadership challenge you can't easily talk through.

You're dealing with a difficult relationship, a major decision, a transition or a situation where you need somewhere to step back and think.

2WA provides confidential executive coaching grounded in practical organizational experience.

Sectors

Experience matters.

2WA works with organizations across several sectors, each with its own challenges, language and context. Explore how our organizational development work applies to long-term care, municipal government, non-profit organizations, and private and family-owned organizations.

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Insights

Things we've learned along the way.

After more than 25 years of working with leaders and organizations, we've seen a lot of organizational challenges—and learned a few things about what helps. Explore articles, ideas and perspectives from 2WA.

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About 2WA

Experienced people. Practical approach.

2WA Consulting was founded by Michael Howes and Anne Bermingham, bringing decades of experience in organizational development, leadership, strategy and helping organizations navigate difficult situations.

Get to know the people behind the work—and how they approach working with clients.

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Let's Talk

You don't have to have the problem figured out before you call us.

Sometimes you know exactly what needs to change. Sometimes you just know that something isn't working.

Either way, we're happy to start with a conversation.

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