Building Stronger Teams Through Partnering Sessions

This case study details the collaboration between Ulliman Schutte, a construction firm specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure, and Velocity Advisory Group. The document outlines the challenges Ulliman Schutte faced in communication and coordination due to the complexity of their projects, which often require facilities to remain operational during upgrades. To address these challenges, Ulliman Schutte sought a structured approach to enhance team cohesion across multi-organizational teams. Velocity Advisory Group facilitated partnering sessions that incorporated team-building workshops and goal-setting strategies. These sessions aimed to improve communication among stakeholders and foster relationships before project initiation. The results indicated that teams communicated more effectively, integrated new members more rapidly, and improved overall efficiency. The case study emphasizes the importance of these partnering sessions in Ulliman Schutte's project kick-off process, highlighting their role in setting goals and enhancing team performance.