Stronger Together​

By acknowledging the implicitly established working habits for each business unit and then explicitly defining and creating new ones as a unified team, we unlocked a collaborative approach and an agreed-upon culture.

 

The Situation:

After many years of working apart, a restructuring resulted in two business units merging into one. Both teams functioned effectively and collaboratively on their own, yet with markedly different approaches. Knowing how differently each team worked, they wanted to create a brand new team with an amalgamation of what was best from both.

 

The Solution:

• Internal Clarity.
  Through a series of activities the participants explored the inter-relationship they had in their previous systems (teams). This allowed them to recognize their habits and patterns of communication, the involuntary dynamics that existed between them, and their default ways of interacting with one another. By gaining clarity on these factors, they could inspect them, identify what was working, and choose what they wished to bring forward to create the culture of their new team. Accountabilities were assigned and agreed upon throughout the process to ensure that all parties were committed to meaningful change.

 

• External Influence.
  New communication systems were established, clarity around expectations was established, and more effective communication patterns were formed. Each party confirmed their commitment to putting these new systems into practice.

 

The Result:

Because of this team’s shared experience, they were able to evolve from two high-functioning teams to one. The new team had effective ways of managing conflict, dealing with discomfort and designing a culture that quickly established them as a productive, efficient, and effective group with a strong shared culture.

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