Transforming Workplace Culture in a Rapidly
Growing Government Team
The challenge:
A federal government team expanded from 12 to 100+ members in a
year, leading to tension, miscommunication, dysfunction, and bullying behavior.
Mariana Strategies Approach:
Workshops and skills-building for everyone on norms that reflect team
values, emotional intelligence, communication, and psychological safety.Communications and support for leaders to model respect and inclusion.
Results and Impact:
Improved morale and collaboration: "Teams work more closely
together; strong teamwork and support."Better communication and coordination: leveraging communication
infrastructure for cross-directorate tasks.Strengthened relationships: “Great contractor–[government] culture
given the challenging [nature of] and complexity of the mission.”