How do I get 8 groups to start cooperate?

[Michael Jensen]

Hi everybody,

I have really enjoyed reading the conversations in this list and all wisdom
there is out there.  now I have a problem and maybe someone can help....

I'm going to work with a group of 20 leaders from 8 differnt units for 2
days. They are in the beginning of a big project and one of the key success
factor is that this units,cooperate and they have to use all the different
competens to get ahead. There must be a flow between them, no hidden agenda,
no defense behavoir.

This is a new situation for them. They have not cooperate on that level
before. They don't even know each other. 2 of the units  have been set the
frame for the project and some others feel that they are excluded. A nice
start : )

The purpose of these 2 days is that they feel that everyone is a part of the
project and that everyone is important. That everyone know how everyone can
contribute. That the roles are clear and that they have found a way how to
cooperate in a realistic way.

Do someone out there have some good idées of process, methods, exercises to
work with the HOW to cooperate, and clarify the borders between the groups.
They have also problem with the communication - if they don't get
information, they feel excluded...

I think we also have work with:
Get a common vision and purpose of the project.
Values in the group, what they are and what they should be.
Dont' we? But in this area I feel more safe. : )


//best regards Mich J, Berlin

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