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Uncovering the Hidden Dynamics of Teams: A conversation with Willie Marais, from Cape Town, South Africa.

February 11, 2025 • Jim Maddox • Season 5 • Episode 75

What happens when high-pressure environments, global expansion, and organizational change bring unspoken team tensions to the surface? In this episode, I sit down with Willie Marais, an organizational psychologist and Organization development consultant from Cape Town, South Africa, to explore the complexities of leadership, team dynamics, and organizational psychology.

Willie shares his insights on hidden conflicts, trust issues, and behavioral shifts that emerge in uncertain times. Through experiential learning and adventure-based facilitation, he helps teams uncover the real challenges they face—beyond just aligning on strategy.

Join us as Willie and I discuss the unspoken fears, expectations, and motivations shaping workplace culture and discover how teams can move from underlying tensions to true alignment and collaboration.