PROJECTS AND CHANGE

People who did not choose one another, but still have to deliver as a team

In projects and change programmes, there is little time to get to know one another. On the map, it quickly becomes clear how the team is made up and where the opportunities and pitfalls lie.

THE QUESTION

Under pressure, everyone becomes more like themselves

In projects and change programmes, MapsTell makes the dynamics of a temporary team visible within a short space of time. Who wants to move fast? Who wants the plan settled first? Who needs time to get used to the idea? Naming this at the start saves weeks later on.

Deadlines amplify preferred behaviour. Those who want to press ahead push harder, those who are careful want certainty first, and both see the other’s behaviour as the problem.

WHEN TO USE IT

Four moments when the map saves time

In a project, there is rarely time to work on collaboration. That is exactly why an hour on the map at the right moment pays off.

At the kick-off
Instead of a round of introductions, everyone stands on the map. The team quickly sees how everyone works, where tensions may arise and which agreements can help.
During a restructuring or merger
Two teams with their own ways of working become one. First make visible how both teams work, then agree on how to move forward.
When things start to stall
When frustrations are building but no one is naming them, the map brings behaviour into focus. The conversation is about what the map shows, not about the person.
During rapid scaling
What worked with eight people does not work with thirty. The map makes it possible to discuss how the team dynamics change and what that asks of everyone.
WHY IT WORKS QUICKLY

Why The World of Difference suits a tight schedule

Recognising is above all a skill. On the Floormap you practise with conversations from your own work, with real customers in mind.

No preparation needed
A fifteen-minute questionnaire and no other homework. The approach is practical and concrete.
It leads to agreements straight away
The conversation does not end with insight. It ends with what you need from one another. Those agreements can be put into practice in the very next meeting.
It is light in tone
The atmosphere in a change programme is often tense enough already. The playful language of the map makes it possible to name difficult issues without escalating them.
ABOUT RESISTANCE

Resistance is usually not unwillingness

What looks like resistance is often a difference in preference: someone may need more certainty, more time or more say.

Change asks something different of everyone
Those who prefer a fast pace see opportunities. Those who prefer certainty see risks. Both perspectives make sense from their own positions in the World of Difference.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Below you will find the questions we hear most often, with clear answers.

How much time does this take in a project?

A kickoff session often takes half a day, plus fifteen minutes per participant for the questionnaire. Guides also work with shorter formats when the agenda does not allow more.

Does this work when the project is already running?

Yes, and that is a common moment for MapsTell products to be brought in. When collaboration is difficult, the conversation on the Floormap of The World of Difference is worth its weight in gold.

Does this work with a team that did not choose each other?

That is one of its strengths. You do not have to like each other to know how the other person works and what they need.

Does it work with teams that work remotely?

The map can be shown digitally and Guides work online in this way too. The physical element of the Floormap falls away, but you can still facilitate good conversations with The World of Difference in a digital setting.

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PROJECT OR CHANGE PROGRAMME COMING UP?

The earlier you do this, the less it costs later

Tell us what is going on and when, and we’ll look for a Guide who is available when you need them.

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Thirty minutes, online, with no obligation. You bring the outline of your programme, and we bring our experience of where the map fits best.
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