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Pepsico: Accelerating the performance of Management & Leadership Team
- June 29, 2024
Consumer Industry
Management & Leadership Team
France
Introduction
PepsiCo France aimed to enhance the performance and agility of its management leadership team. To achieve this, they partnered with Ad Arborem, a Miki Island certified partner in france. The focus was to foster a high-performance culture through experiential learning, team games, and structured debriefing sessions.
The Challenge
PepsiCo management leadership team faced challenges in achieving rapid alignment, collaboration, and adaptability in a fast-paced market. They needed a solution to:
- Accelerate team performance.
- Implement agile ways of working.
- Build a high-performing team dynamic.
The Solution: Miki Island Experience
1. Team Game:
The leadership team participated in a dynamic and engaging game designed by Miki Island. This game was created to simulate real-world business challenges and required the team to make quick decisions, collaborate under pressure, and adapt to evolving scenarios. The immersive nature of the game allowed team members to experience the urgency and complexity of real-time problem-solving in a controlled environment.
2. Debriefing Sessions:
Following the game, the team engaged in thorough debriefing sessions. These sessions were structured to help team members reflect on their actions and decisions during the game. The debriefing allowed them to identify both strengths and areas for improvement. Additionally, the sessions facilitated discussions on how the agile principles demonstrated in the game could be applied to their daily work environment. This reflective process was crucial in translating game experiences into actionable insights for improving team performance.
Key Learning Outcomes
1. Embracing Agile Ways of Working:
- Iterative processes and continuous improvement.
- Flexibility and adaptability in decision-making.
- Effective communication and feedback loops.
2. Enhancing Team Dynamics:
- Collective intelligence and teamwork often outweigh individual talent.
- Trust and psychological safety are critical for high performance.
- Clear roles and responsibilities enhance efficiency and accountability.
3. Accelerating Performance:
- Rapidly align on goals and objectives.
- Foster a culture of collaboration and support.
- Maintain a focus on outcomes rather than tasks.
Conclusion
The Miki Island experience provided PepsiCo management leadership team with valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance their performance. By embracing agile ways of working and focusing on high-performing team dynamics, the team is now better equipped to navigate challenges and achieve their goals in a dynamic market environment.
