Episode 75: Breaking Silos with the Department Dating Workshop by Tom Nobbe

In this episode, Dutch facilitator Tom Nobbe, founder of Simplifico, shares the story behind his playful and powerful signature workshop: Department Dating. With over 20 years of experience in leadership and collaboration, Tom helps teams connect in a more human and action-oriented way.

If you've ever wondered how to create real connection between departments—beyond job titles and endless meetings—this episode is for you.

Summary of the episode

Tom’s “Department Dating” workshop offers a clever and engaging approach to breaking silos and fostering cross-team collaboration. Using dating metaphors like profiles, speed dates, and even heart-shaped stickers, he gets departments talking about what really matters—mutual goals, shared challenges, and concrete actions. Tom walks us through the three-part structure of his workshop and shares why thematic design, visual storytelling, and follow-up accountability are key to lasting impact.

⚡️ Key Takeaways

• Discover how dating metaphors can transform interdepartmental conversations
• Explore the power of visual connection maps to reveal hidden synergies
• Understand why thematic design makes workshops memorable and fun
• Learn to move from insight to action with smart follow-up structures
• Get tools to activate trust and curiosity in corporate environments
• Take inspiration for creating your own signature workshop

👥 Guest Info

👤 Tom Nobbe | Simplifico

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🎙️ Host Info

Nathy Ravez | La Workshoppeuse

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