What to do when two tribes go to work
Tribal groups exist in every organization. Here are some simple ways to break down “them-and-us” silos, foster a more positive team culture, and make the company more productive....

November 18, 2025 • by Eric Quintane in Team Building • 3 min read
The most resilient and innovative organizations work fluidly across internal boundaries, but many managers are resistant to their reports connecting with people outside their team. Answer the questions below to check whether...
Continue readingJanuary 31, 2025 • by Katharina Lange in Team Building • 3 min read
Tribal groups exist in every organization. Here are some simple ways to break down “them-and-us” silos, foster a more positive team culture, and make the company more productive....
January 8, 2025 • by Tania Lennon in Team Building • 10 min read
The increasing pace of disruption and change means leaders need to cultivate behaviors that support their sustained success. From building strategic flexibility to broadening stakeholder connections, here is our expert guide to...
December 20, 2024 in Team Building • 2 min read • Podcast available
The Director of IMD's Global Board Center discusses best-practice governance for leaders across all industries...
November 28, 2024 • by Alyson Meister in Team Building • 5 min read
Making the effort to intentionally list the people and things for which you are thankful can have a profound impact on one's own wellbeing, team dynamics, and institutional health....
November 18, 2024 • by Patrick Flesner in Team Building • 8 min read
Discover how the "The Leadership House" structure helps leaders overcome difficulties. Explore its six pillars: trust, teamwork, shared values, goals, accountability, and empowerment....
November 14, 2024 • by George Kohlrieser in Team Building • 3 min read
Concession-making can foster healthy relationships and encourage a collaborative working environment. Here's why it works – and when not to do it...
November 8, 2024 • by Binna Kandola in Team Building • 9 min read
Many employees are still typecast and denied the chance to show their true capabilities. Here are ways that companies can combat a culture of bias....
November 6, 2024 • by Eduardo P. Braun in Team Building • 11 min read
Here are five key questions leaders must address to create a people-centered culture that drives emotional engagement and business success....
October 24, 2024 • by Jean-Louis Barsoux, Cyril Bouquet, Michael R. Wade in Team Building • 7 min read
The story of Patricia Bath, the inventor of modern cataract surgery and the first African American woman to receive a medical patent, highlights the power of the outsider perspective....
September 6, 2024 • by Katharina Lange in Team Building • 7 min read
Conventional approaches to cross-cultural leadership fail to capture the realities of tribal identity in companies and can lead to costly mistakes for organizations....
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