Simulation Details

NexTel is a leading telecommunications company known for its innovative communication solutions, including high-speed data transmission technology and a customer analytics platform. Recently, NexTel acquired CommTech Solutions, a firm specializing in secure communication protocols and cloud-based collaboration tools, to enhance its technological capabilities and market reach. NexTel offers a range of services such as 5G mobile services, high-speed fiber-optic internet, enterprise-grade VoIP solutions, and AI-driven customer service chatbots. The company uses tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams for communication and project collaboration, integrated with a custom project management system. The integration of CommTech aims to leverage both companies’ strengths, balancing agile development practices with structured project management to achieve strategic goals like the nationwide rollout of a new 5G network and the development of IoT solutions for smart cities.

In this simulation, you play as Alex, a Team Manager at NexTel, responsible for integrating the existing team with the newly acquired team from CommTech Solutions. Your primary task is to navigate the differing communication preferences and work styles of both teams to foster effective collaboration. You will engage in one-on-one chats with key stakeholders: Linda, the Lead Developer from the acquired team, and James, the Senior Developer from the original team. Your goal is to understand their concerns and preferences, mediate between their differing communication styles, and establish agreed-upon communication practices that respect both teams’ needs. You will report to Kate, the Manager of Team Managers, who will provide guidance and review the final working agreement.

– Discuss with Linda to understand her concerns and preferences regarding real-time communication and agile methodologies.
– Discuss with James to understand his concerns and preferences regarding flexible communication and structured workflows.
– Facilitate understanding between team members and establish agreed-upon communication practices.
– Ensure both teams’ needs are respected to maintain productivity and morale.
– Achieve successful integration of the newly acquired team, contributing to NexTel’s strategic goals.

Team

Who you will work with in this Simulation
Your team is 100% generated by AI – you will not interact with real people and no human will read your conversation.

Linda
Lead Developer from Acquired Team

James
Senior Developer from Original Team

Kate
Manager of Team Managers

Organization

A leading telecommunications company renowned for its innovative communication solutions.