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Cross-team shadowing
Employees periodically shadow a neighbouring team to understand their priorities, constraints and customer reality. The aim is not passive observation but better empathy and smoother collaboration afterwards.
Inspired by:
Cross-sector practice
Growth Culture Element:
Community
Growth Culture Subcomponents:
Collaboration & Connection, Inclusion & Belonging, Everyday Learning
Why it matters:
Builds context, reduces silo thinking and strengthens relationships across boundaries.
Who can implement:
Managers, Teams, Individuals
How to get started:
Work with a colleague to agree a mutually beneficial way of trialling this. Discuss and review after 6 weeks to see the impact.
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