The episode argues that teamwork is a key competitive advantage and explores why work often gets stuck departments due to unclear ownership and accountability.

Drawing on Deloitte’s 2026 Human Capital Survey, it highlights that 66% of C-suite leaders say pushing beyond traditional functions (HR, finance, IT, legal, procurement) is critical, yet only 7% report real progress, creating a 59-point gap. It describes simultaneous pressures on functions—cost-cutting via shared services and automation, alongside executive calls for substantial reinvention—while noting structure and “turf” impede change.

Using a horse herd and the diamond model of shared leadership as an analogy, it contrasts “running the business” (repeatable work suited to automation) with “growing the business” (cross-functional work requiring dynamic leadership).

Examples include Moderna, Unilever, Cisco, Workleap, and Highmark Health, and the host invites listeners to assess where energy leaks and consider the Unbridled Teamship roadmap and a team audit.

00:46 Work Stuck Between Teams

01:34 Deloitte Gap Revealed

03:30 Why Functions Strain

07:09 Running Versus Growing

09:44 Horse Herd Leadership

12:28 Tension And Delays

16:36 Decouple Expertise

20:35 Turf And Clarity

23:16 Unbridled Adaptability

26:56 Key Takeaways

28:14 Teamship Invitation

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