Common Grounds

About

This game helps cross-functional teams explore how culture shapes the organization and how to build and execute strategy across departments. Players collaborate to navigate typical challenges that emerge without being pinpointed to a specific place or department, such as unclear ownership of problems or misaligned priorities. Working together, groups assess where issues belong, who should take responsibility, and how solutions can be developed collectively. Throughout the game, players are asked to evaluate and reflect on the impact of challenges and solutions in light of key indicators like reputation, revenue, compliance, and stress levels. The process encourages participants to think beyond their own roles, recognize interdependencies, and contribute strategic input from diverse perspectives. In the end, players gain a stronger sense of shared ownership, deeper understanding of organizational dynamics, and practical ideas for shaping culture and strategy together.

Time to play: ~

Target group: Everyone in the organization

Group size: 3-5 players per group

Background: Developed with and for SINTEF Ocean. Can be adapted to other organizations.

Keywords: Culture, Strategy