Insights
Leadership, youth and organisational development insights to inform how you develop people, leaders and teams.
As Knowend grows, we're actively seeking partnerships with like-minded organisations who believe people development is the work that matters most.
As Knowend scales up to work from Melbourne, we're answering a clear call: to help schools, organisations and community partners develop people more deliberately.
Our Thrive programs are now RISE. Here's why the change matters — and what it means for the young people, emerging leaders and teams we develop.
Insights from the Department of Human Services and the 2025 Youth Survey by Mission Australia show that young people are not lacking ambition — they are lacking practical preparation for real life.
THRIVE is KNOWEND's flagship youth life skills program — designed to help young people aged 12 to 25 regulate their emotions, build confidence, and find their sense of purpose.
EMPOWER is KNOWEND's youth leadership and participation program — helping young people aged 15–25 discover their voice, develop leadership capability, and take meaningful action in their communities.
Disengagement among young people is often treated as a behaviour problem. But what if it's actually a rational response to systems that weren't designed with them in mind?
SUSTAIN is KNOWEND's workforce training program for the adults who show up for young people every day — teachers, youth workers, coaches, and frontline staff who need more than good intentions to do this work well.
When young people grow up without visible examples of ethical, purposeful leadership, they don't stop looking for leaders — they just find different ones. The consequences ripple outward.
Cultural safety isn't a checkbox or a welcome-to-country. It's a practice. Here's what it means to run youth programs that genuinely work for young people from diverse backgrounds — and what gets in the way.
Youth workers are burning out at alarming rates. The cause isn't weakness — it's systemic. Understanding why is the first step to building a sector that can actually sustain the work.
Schools know some things about a young person. Community organisations know others. When those worlds don't communicate, young people fall through the cracks — often at the worst possible moments.
Most leadership training doesn't change behaviour. Here's what does — and why the difference between a workshop and a lasting shift comes down to how habits are actually formed.
Identity formation is one of the central tasks of adolescence. But many young people are navigating it without support, in environments that offer confusion more than clarity. The effects follow them for years.
As the NDIS continues to reshape the disability services landscape, providers face both challenges and opportunities. Being unprepared for the dynamic nature of the NDIS can lead to risks that compromise the quality of services.
Corporate scandals continue to shake public trust in institutions. The PwC-Australian Government affair raises serious questions about integrity, loyalty, and what it truly means to uphold values under pressure.
The Great White Shark has mastered strategic, efficient, and adaptable hunting. The Blue Ocean Strategy mirrors this in business. Here are seven actionable insights for leaders ready to dominate their space.
Do you sometimes find yourself with extra time at work, not sure how to fill it? Here are practical tips on how to use that time to empower yourself, invest in your growth, and boost your productivity.
