Differences
Concrete activities
Mixed methods
What?
An activity where two groups that have conflicting working methods meet to develop a completely new method. The aim is to create a common pragmatic foundation between the groups.
Why?
When we need to meet in the middle.
How?
Start by getting mutual acceptance from both groups that their conflicting methods are having a negative effect. Talk openly about the need to stop the 'method battle'. Map the differences in methods. Define a new method based on the elements that can continue to exist in combination.
Who?
The activity can be performed by everyone in a group (at all organizational levels). Depending on what is at stake, it is recommended to involve local leaders.
Cultural decoders
What?
The activity consists of the development of a tool that explains a group's professional terms and local jargon, thus making it easier for other groups to collaborate with them.
Why?
In an organization, there can be a large number of specialized functions that must work as a unified team.
It is crucial to understand each other.
There is a great risk in not being able to report intelligibly to each other.
How?
In our own group, we map out which professional expressions, terms and local jargon we use in our daily work. We 'translate' the terms with more general words and make the translation available to others.
We establish concrete tools in the form of word explanations etc.
We make ourselves available as colleagues to 'check' language.
We make an effort to be curious and would rather ask too much than too little.
Who?
The activity can be performed by everyone in a group (at all organizational levels).
We can go a long way by simply ensuring attention to the challenge.
We must all dare to let go of the position of power that lies in sitting on our own expertise.
Time Out
What?
An activity that can be carried out in connection with a reorganization where groups are divided and organized in new ways. An activity that is about creating space to vent thoughts, concerns and perspectives.
Why?
When it is necessary to take a step back and review the situation.
How?
In connection with an organizational change, you take time to discuss the changes. Discuss: Why do we change the organization? What are we potentially losing? Which differences (for example cultural) will have to be integrated into the new? Be sure to collect learning and share it with others.
Who?
The activity can be done by everyone in a group (at all organizational levels), but must be accepted and supported by local leaders.