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Collaborative Group Working

As part of the CDC’s Learning & Development programme, I recently attended the ‘Collaborative Group Working’ (CGW) course, which I’d highly recommend to anybody.

Collaboration is at the heart of Capgemini’s methodology and centres on working with the client every step of the way. The CGW course teaches you to put into practice the different core consulting tools and techniques, learning how to use them creatively through behaviour and use of space to encourage collaboration.

Using psychoanalytical assessments such as Belbin and Coloured-Thinking, we were each informed of our strengths and potential weaknesses in a team environment. Over the next two-days, as well as playing to our strengths, we also strove to step out of our comfort zones and build our confidence in less familiar team roles.

We also learnt how to facilitate workshops, in order to draw out information from a range of stakeholders, without influencing the outcome. This is a key skill that will prove invaluable throughout your career in Capgemini, especially in roles at the Accelerated Solutions Environment (ASE).

CGW is a really action-packed and interactive couple of days. All attendees are encouraged to put their new skills into practice, and given the opportunity to offer and receive feedback. In the spirit of feedback, I’d say this course is excellent and really helps you to discover a lot about yourself.

Frances Wilkinson is an Associate Consultant who joined the CDC in September 2008. She is currently working on a major bid.