intermediate · 60–60 min
The 'Best of Both Worlds' Culture Merger Workshop
Merging companies often leads to 'us vs. them.' Create a shared identity after an acquisition.
About this session
Acquisitions often stall when teams cling to legacy habits and view the other organization as a threat to their established way of working. This workshop moves participants past the 'us vs. them' mentality by tasking them with selecting the specific cultural strengths from both sides that are worth preserving. You will leave the session with a defined set of shared behaviors and a concrete plan for how these will be integrated into the new organization.
Why it works
By explicitly inviting employees to nominate the best parts of their original culture, you reduce the defensive urge to protect the status quo against an outside force. The structure shifts the dynamic from a cultural takeover to a collaborative design exercise, ensuring the resulting identity is one the team actually wants to uphold.
What you’ll walk away with
- Clear actionable outcomes from a 3-step facilitated process
- Increased participant engagement and buy-in
- Documented decisions and next steps
- Improved team alignment on the topic
Who it’s for
HR Leaders, People Ops
Frequently asked questions
Who should facilitate this workshop?
This workshop works best when led by someone comfortable with facilitation. Ideal for HR Leaders or external facilitators working with hr & culture teams.
How long does this workshop take?
Plan for 60-90 minutes depending on group size. The 3 activities are designed to flow together smoothly.
Run this session with METODIC
Get the full agenda, activities, timing, worksheets, and a facilitator guide for “The 'Best of Both Worlds' Culture Merger Workshop” — ready to run in minutes, for any workshop, meeting, or team session.