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Team conflicts arising from issues relating to roles and interfaces

Background

One team was struggling with increasing friction. Conflicts were becoming apparent in day-to-day work, responsibilities were unclear, and coordination with other departments was inadequate.

Challenge

At first glance, the situation appeared to be purely a ‘team problem’. In reality, however, leadership issues and structural coordination problems also played a significant role.

HOLSTEIN:CONSULT’s approach

First of all, the range of issues was categorised: which conflicts arise within the team itself, which at interfaces, and which due to a lack of clarity regarding roles?
This was followed by targeted team development focusing on:

  • Clarification of roles and responsibilities
  • Rules on communication and coordination
  • Collaboration in day-to-day work
  • The role of the manager within a team context

Result / Effect

Cooperation turned to clearity, commitment oft he individual team. Members stabilized reliably. Friction was reduced, coordination with neighbouring departments improved, and the team defined a new level of consistency.

Suitable power: 

Team development