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Facilitating transformation for IT teams going through reorganization and M&A
_Conflict resolution for tech leaders_
Achieving alignment, productive collaboration & talent retention through masterful real-time mediation & Emotional Intelligence coaching
Achieving alignment, productive collaboration & talent retention through masterful real-time mediation & Emotional Intelligence coaching
Acquisitions and mergers in tech don’t just combine assets and software — they bring together diverse teams with unique perspectives, skills, and cultures. Without a structured approach to integration, these differences can turn into costly disruptions and delays.
Meetings gone bad don't just cost you time, energy and joy. They cost BIG money:
Meetings gone bad don't just cost you time, energy and joy. They cost BIG money:
- Up to 47% of strategic initiatives value is lost at launch, and only 30% succeed overall due to internal frictions and poor alignment. For mid-size IT companies that translates into 8-figure revenue and valuation losses. Productive executive-level weekly meetings DOUBLE the chances of successful transformations. (PMI, McKinsey)
- On average US employees spend 2.8 hours per week dealing with conflicts. And 3 hours per week in unproductive meetings. During restructuring these numbers easily double. That's about $70 - $90K/year of paid time lost per executive. (Harvard, Doodle, CPP)
- Employees who are engaged in regular conflicts and feel unheard are 87% more likely to leave. Replacing an executive costs 2X their annual salary. So a couple of disgruntled CXO's leaving can easily cost over $1M on top of project delays and other issues. (Gallup)
_Typcial signs of executive team misaligment_
Conflicts
Interpersonal conflicts break communication cycles and poison the team environment
Resistance to change
Some team members undermine chosen strategies through open or passive sabotage
Spotty engagement
Louder people get more attention, while more introverted types fail to contribute, leaving discussions lobsided
Stalled decisions
Teams keep going in circles, losing time and not making the necessary decisions
Cultural gaps in teams
Cultural & generational differences in teams clash, causing misunderstanding and preventing integration
Poor execution
Approved decisions do not get properly implemented due to poor collaboration
In the fast-paced realms of tech industry, like AI and cybersecurity, teams often face complex challenges and cultural gaps that can lead to conflicts, especially during mergers and acquisitions (M&A):
Complex Team Dynamics: Integrating diverse and remote teams during M&A can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts due to differing cultures, generations and working styles.
High-Pressure Environments: The rapid evolution in technology demands quick decision-making and coordination, often leading to stress-induced conflicts.
Complex Team Dynamics: Integrating diverse and remote teams during M&A can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts due to differing cultures, generations and working styles.
High-Pressure Environments: The rapid evolution in technology demands quick decision-making and coordination, often leading to stress-induced conflicts.
Innovation at Stake: Persistent conflicts can stifle creativity and impede the development of cutting-edge solutions.
Hiding in plain sight: Unresolved conflicts can hide in the form of passive resistance and sabotage of strategic initiatives, hindering growth, adaptability, innovation, causing project delays, and disruptions in team cohesion.
Retention Problems: Employees who are engaged in regular conflicts and feel unheard are 87% more likely to leave. Replacing them costs 1.5 - 2X their annual salary.
Hiding in plain sight: Unresolved conflicts can hide in the form of passive resistance and sabotage of strategic initiatives, hindering growth, adaptability, innovation, causing project delays, and disruptions in team cohesion.
Retention Problems: Employees who are engaged in regular conflicts and feel unheard are 87% more likely to leave. Replacing them costs 1.5 - 2X their annual salary.
_Introverts often feel like this:_
"I hate confrontation; it always makes things worse."
"I don't know how to bring up sensitive topics without upsetting the other person."
"I feel like I freeze when conflict arises — I just can't think clearly in the moment."
"No matter what I say, it seems like they're not really listening."
"I avoid conflict at all costs because I don't want to damage relationships."
"I'm worried I'll say something I'll regret later."
"Every time I try to resolve it, we just end up going in circles."
"I feel overwhelmed by emotions and can't stay calm."
"They always twist my words, so it's impossible to resolve anything."
"It feels like I'm the only one compromising! It's exhausting and doesn't work."
Most people are afraid of conflicts. There are good reasons for it: first of all, it is naturally stressful to experience confrontation, because our bodies react to it. Second, we all have had bad experiences where confrontations result in damaged relationships and associated consequences. We are social creatures and losing relationship capital is costly in both personal and business context, so all too often we opt for unwanted compromise.
People who are not afraid of conflict usually gain enormous advantage, because they get what they want without compromising.
People who are not afraid of conflict usually gain enormous advantage, because they get what they want without compromising.
The problem is that such people are usually not careful about preserving the relationships, sacrificing them for the needs of the moment. And they also subject themselves to excessive stress by constantly battling with the world around them.
What if you don't have to chose between fighting and yielding? What if you could lead the way out of conflict with both confidence and empathy? Without fear or unwanted compromises. Emotional Intelligence skills give us the power to do that and more.
_How does mediation work?_
We mix real-time mediation and Emotional Intelligence coaching during live meetings to help teams cut out the micro-aggressions, put their egos aside and address the issues constructively. I help them identify the roots of their disagreements and immediately find tailored solutions by applying various EQ tools and building up the relevant skills. We bridge cross-functional, generational and cultural gaps between people to enable true collaboration.
Shifting perspectives and performing alternative actions during live interactions allows participants to practice new behaviors and immediately see the impact on how they feel and the results they get.
Teams learn highly effective EQ skills & tools for use in daily work. They build up both confidence and empathy, and walk away with new superpowers, boosting efficiency and transforming the company culture.
_What is Emotional Intelligence and why it matters?_
In basic terms, Emotional Intelligence (EI or EQ) is our ability to recognize our own emotions and those of other people. To "read the room" as they call it. It also concerns the ability to regulate our inner state and exert certain influence on others. These abilities allow you to maintain calm confidence and collaborate with others much easier. And NO — you don't have to be born with it. Emotional Intelligence is a set of skills which can be trained!
The problem is that there are practically no resources which help with that. Sure, you can read a book or take an online course, but books and courses teach you about EQ, and have little to no impact on building actual skills. The whole point is that EQ is operated by a different part of your brain than IQ. So logical knowledge alone won't get you anywhere. People need guided practice to make meaningful improvements.
_Why work with me?_
My name is Peter Antony. For 10 years I have been coaching clients on turning tough conversations into opportunities using hands-on strategies. It doesn’t come from books: I have personally field-tested and vetted these tools while leading a salesforce of 300 and mediating 8-digit acquisitions. My approach is based on practical real-time solutions that empower teams to communicate effectively and thrive.
My approach is simple and purely practical. I do not focus on intellectual concepts, which end up just cluttering people's minds and make little impact on results. My approach is based on working through clients' real situations. And we are training relevant skills in the process to achieve an instant and permanent boost in performance. My specialty format is group coaching, where the whole team is learning no matter whose case we take up for practice.
_What improvements can you expect?_
In just a few sessions you and your team can achieve meaningful progress in these areas:
- Burning issues solvedWe'll address your most pressing disagreements and concerns to resolve them on the spot and design a follow-up strategy
- Enhanced Team CohesionIncreased synergy leads to more creative problem-solving and faster progress on complex initiatives
- Decisions without compromiseAbandon the need to sacrifice the quality of the decisions to appease someone or for the sake of just moving on
- Culture of Accountability and GrowthWe create a culture of continuous improvement, driving both personal and organizational growth
- Reduced stress & burnoutTeam members experience less stress and higher job satisfaction, contributing to better retention and productivity
- Elevated emotional intelligenceMassive gains in self-awareness, emotional regulation and empathy enhance communication and leadership effectiveness
_What does it take to get started?_
- Get in touch with usFill out the form below and I will get in touch with you to learn more about your situation and the needs of your team.1
- Co-create a custom solutionWe will explore the options to find what fits your needs and budget, using a versatile toolbox to get the results you want.2
- Off we go!The moment we get together with your team for "kick off" — we immediately take steps towards the desired transformation.3
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