The Brief
To work with a siloed and traditionally operational executive layer and turn them into a strategic, collaborative team with a clear purpose and effective ways of working
Our Perspective
Building awareness of the limitations of the current ways of working, behaviours and mindsets was a key element (read more)
Drawing clear lines between individual success and the successful delivery of the business plan through the power of collective responsibility was vital
Facilitating alignment around the purpose and value of an executive team
Translating theory into practical actions and deliverables
Our Actions
Designed & delivered an energising and reflective offsite with the CEO to bring people through the thinking needed (read more)
Provided opportunities for the team to get to know one another better, understand motivations, drivers and personal preferences
Co-created team actions to move forward, owned by working pairs within the team
Agreed the mechanisms by which the executive team could hold each other to account over time
Our Impact
By removing psychological clutter, poor feelings and perceived blockers, the quality of the conversation improved (read more)
Improved ways of working, more effective governance and the elements of collective responsibility took root.
The delegation of authority from the executive team to their direct reports, allowed for increased empowerment, enriching their roles and amplifying their contribution
A clear pathway was created for greater horizontal working and collaboration throughout the organisation, which freed up time for the executive team to focus on strategic work
“This work was hugely satisfying as the impact of improved relationships and shared understanding within the executive layer meant that they could begin to operate as a real team. The strengthening of those relationships, combined with the application of better leadership behaviours and ways of working had the potential to electrify the whole organisation.”
Rachel Mooney