How do I get 8 groups to start cooperate?

[Michael Jensen]

Thanks! A lot! Brilliant. And scary.

Maybe I shall do it this simple way. Less is more...


//Best regards MJ

2010/5/19 Harrison Owen <hhowen at verizon.net>

>  This is a tough one! Simply issue an invitation to anyone who might care
> about this big new project (that’s anyone – not just the official department
> types). Theme: Issues and opportunities for ensuring the success of Project
> X. Then (listen carefully) Sit in a circle, create a bulletin board, open a
> market place and go to work. Two days later (or better 2 ½ days) you will
> find that every single issue than anybody cared about was on the table. All
> discussed and reported upon, and actions and action teams identified and
> ready to work. Then again it could be that everyone agreed that the project
> was less than useful. Probably something of a shock but it would definitely
> save a lot of time and energy – to say nothing of money. No need for
> “exercises, etc.” If you want cooperation, don’t talk about it – just do it.
> Which simply means opening a suitable time/space and invite those who care.
> I can’t say it will never  fail (never say never!) but after 25 years with
> multiple situations it’s worked just fine so far. Have fun.
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> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 19, 2010 5:17 AM
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> *Subject:* How do I get 8 groups to start cooperate?
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> Hi everybody,
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> 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....
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> 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.
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> 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 : )
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> 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.
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> 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...
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> I think we also have work with:
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> Get a common vision and purpose of the project.
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> Values in the group, what they are and what they should be.
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> Dont' we? But in this area I feel more safe. : )
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> //best regards Mich J, Berlin
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