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One-Team-One-Dream Session

“One-Team-One-Dream Session” is a short 180-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Leadership domain. A 3-hour session that breaks silos between teams and unites them around a goal larger than their own department. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

A 3-hour session that breaks silos between teams and unites them around a goal larger than their own department.

180 min Advanced

Goal

Shift "us vs them" mentality between company teams to "we are one team against the problem".

Steps

1

Invite a rep from each team (4-8 teams). Don't exceed 25 people.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Each team realizes its pains aren't "evil others" but structural misunderstanding.

Evidence base

School: Organizational Development / Cross-functional Theory

Founders: Edgar Schein · Tom Brown (1985)

Built on Schein's "Organizational Culture" (1985). Used at Microsoft under Satya Nadella ("One Microsoft" since 2014).

Frequently asked questions

How long does "One-Team-One-Dream Session" take?

This exercise takes about 180 minutes, practiced in a group in a Social format.

When will I notice the effect of "One-Team-One-Dream Session"?

Each team realizes its pains aren't "evil others" but structural misunderstanding. In the short term: Within two months, 3 of 5-7 problems are solved. Inter-team communication transforms.

Is "One-Team-One-Dream Session" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Organizational Development / Cross-functional Theory (Edgar Schein, Tom Brown (1985)). Built on Schein's "Organizational Culture" (1985). Used at Microsoft under Satya Nadella ("One Microsoft" since 2014).

Is "One-Team-One-Dream Session" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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