Team Building Case Study
Growing Pains: A Master Plan to Reduce High Turnover & Transform a Siloed Work Culture into a Cohesive Team
Industry: Nonprofit
Need
Non-profit organization that has experienced significant growth over the past few decades, leading to concerns about employee turnover and the emergence of siloed work cultures. The client sought a solution to address these challenges by fostering a more connected, open, and inclusive organizational culture.
Solution
The proposed solution, the Team & Culture Building Program, was designed by AAG using Patrick Lencioni’s Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team to align with the client’s vision of enhancing organizational cohesion.
The program spanned six 2-hour sessions over three months. Each session was tailored to address specific aspects of building a connected culture:
- Trust as the Foundation
- Communication Styles
- Effective Relationships
- Conflict Resolution
- Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
- Accountability & Results
Results
The program facilitated a transformation in the client’s organizational culture: Participants gained insights into their communication styles, fostering better interaction and relationships.
- Increased emotional intelligence led to a more empathetic and adaptable approach to team dynamics.
- Open conflict management improved decision-making and commitment to team goals.
- Peer-to-peer accountability and resultoriented focus became central to the team’s approach.
- The organization improved collaboration across departments, breaking down silos.
Leah Jaramillo
Director of Learning & Development
“This project stood out because it provided a tailored approach that empowered the client to clearly define their career goals and significantly boosted their confidence, ultimately enabling them to surpass their professional expectations.”
