In the Same Boat: Navigating Change Together

A dialogue-based game and co-creation day for teams

Is your organization experiencing situations where:

there is no shared language or way to talk about changes?
there are many discussions, but they do not lead to the desired outcomes?
the same change is understood differently, and more clarity is needed on what kind of support people expect?
employee engagement could be higher and good ideas could be better utilized?
leaders lack a clear overview of where the team is in the change process?
multiple changes are happening at the same time, making it difficult to adapt?

“The success of change is not based on detailed plans, but on meaningful and forward-moving dialogue that leads to decisions and commitment”

Ekke Sööt

A tool for talking about change

The change dialogue game is a tool for leaders, teams, and organizations to clarify the topics essential to successfully implementing change.

The dialogue game helps to:

genuinely engage people and build a shared understanding
bring out questions and thoughts that would otherwise remain unspoken
better understand the change journey and give the team a common language to talk about it
reach clear agreements and a concrete action plan

Benefits for the organization

Changes move faster from discussions to action, with a more unified understanding across the organization
Opportunity to restart a change initiative or give it new momentum
Building a culture that is open to change and has a stronger ability to handle multiple changes at once
Clearer insight into real obstacles, with less “apparent agreement” and hidden resistance
Better input for decision-making: what needs to be clarified, changed, or supported

Benefits for the leader

A simple and practical tool for discussing changes with employees
Input for an action plan and moving the change forward
Better understanding of what the team actually thinks and where there is confusion, questions, or resistance
Easier to engage people and get genuine buy-in
A simple framework (ADKAR® model) to support change in the future

Benefits for employees

Ability to adapt to changes more quickly
A simple framework (ADKAR) for understanding the change process
Better understanding of why the change is happening and what it means for their work
Opportunity to express their questions and ideas and help shape the future
A shared sense of responsibility and understanding that everyone is in the same boat

A playful challenge that brings people together

Talking about change is often difficult. The dialogue game is a format that helps facilitate these conversations through a playful discussion.

Participants solve tasks that allow them to share their thoughts, ask questions, exchange experiences, and use creativity and humor.

The dialogue game creates a shared experience and synergy, helping people move through the change journey together while supporting one another.

Successful change implementation is a journey

The change dialogue game is based on the ADKAR model, which describes how people adopt change – from awareness to the reinforcement of new behaviors.

The game guides participants through the change journey:

why the change is needed
what it means for people
what will actually change
what will be done differently going forward
what helps the new way of working stick

During the game, participants also go through an ADKAR pulse check, which helps map where employees are on the change journey and what supports or hinders progress.

It is possible to receive aggregated results from the pulse check, providing a clear picture of the organization’s readiness for change.

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Who is it for and when is it suitable?

The dialogue game is suitable for different types of changes and can be used both in smaller teams and across the entire organization.

For what kind of changes?

Suitable for various organizational changes (e.g. structure, processes, ways of working, culture, digitalization, AI implementation)
Supports the implementation of new initiatives and strategies
Helps manage situations where multiple changes are happening at the same time

When to use it?

At the beginning of a change, to create understanding and direction
During the change, to surface questions and obstacles
In later stages, to reinforce agreements

It can be used at different stages of the change process.

Where to use it?

In team workshops or training sessions
As part of a development program
On values days or strategy days
During larger group discussions or events
At company off-sites or summer days

For what group size?

With a single team
With multiple teams at the same time
Across the whole organization

The solution is scalable and can be used both in small teams and in larger, organization-wide discussions.

We are your partner on the change journey

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Consultants

Ekke Sööt

Internationally certified change management expert and trainer. Has supported 200 organizations in culture, strategy, leadership, and digital transformation. Holds a master’s degree in change management from University of Oxford.

Daisy Kiis

Certified leadership and team coach and a change management practitioner and trainer with international experience. Has successfully worked with diverse groups across different cultures—from production employees to executive leaders.

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