NewlandRock - Case Study

Creating a Purpose Driven Leadership Identity Post Merger

Results at a Glance

• Defined team purpose, guiding principles & behaviours
• Built clarity on strategic priorities and scope
• Created sub-groups to advance transformation pillars
• Improved collaboration speed and reduced meeting fatigue

Challenge

A newly merged leadership team of high-performing experts was tasked with spearheading transformation for a global business — while maintaining day-to-day performance. Diverse backgrounds, different leadership styles, and competing priorities made unity and pace difficult.

Solution

Through a two-day immersive group coaching event, we:

• Created space for honest dialogue without dwelling on past challenges
• Aligned on the principles and purpose of the leadership team
• Identified “what’s in/out of scope” for leadership discussions
• Established norms and behaviours with clear accountability

Sub-groups were formed to progress key transformation pillars, ensuring discussions moved from updates to decisions.

Outcome

The team left with shared clarity, mutual respect for differences, and a united focus on transformation priorities. The initial workshop became a feeder for multiple ongoing agendas and workstreams, sustaining alignment and momentum over the year ahead.

“We’re now one team, not a group of individuals. The clarity and speed we have gained is game-changing.” — Senior Leader

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