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WeQual Community: Navigating Difference in Complex Organizations

Cross-functional work may look aligned on the surface. But once different teams, priorities, and perspectives come into play, progress slows or stalls.

The real challenge leaders face is navigating difference. How others approach the work, what they prioritize, and what they are accountable for can all impact how they get on board with your plan.

Building on this month’s exploration of Influencing Across Systems and Cultures, this Community session brings members together to work through situations like this in real time. You will hear how your Rising Leader peers have faced similar challenges, hear from Executives with high level experience, and use the space to reflect on your approach.

You will leave with a clearer sense of where misalignment may be building, and how to navigate it.

Key Takeaways

  • Where alignment starts to break
  • Why progress stalls across teams
  • How differing priorities cause friction
  • How to navigate for better collaboration

Cristina Condoleon

WeQual

Facilitator and Coach

Cristina Condoleon is an experienced facilitator and coach with more than 20 years’ experience designing and delivering leadership and team development programs across industries and geographies. She works with leaders to build stronger teams, healthier cultures, and sustainable performance.

Before establishing her independent practice, Cristina held senior learning and development roles at Cochlear and Adidas, where she led global initiatives that strengthened leadership capability and organizational culture.

Cristina’s facilitation style combines depth of insight with practical tools that drive real behavior change. She is passionate about helping people become more self-aware, confident, and collaborative leaders.

Outside work, Cristina enjoys the outdoors, playing tennis, and volunteering with Primary Ethics, an organization that teaches ethics to primary school students.

Date & Time:

June 18, 2026
2:00 am - 3:00 am BST