The situation where several departments within an organization have implemented changes that improved their departmental results, but the organizational results are decreasing, can be described by the concept of Theory of Constraints . The Theory of Constraints focuses on identifying and addressing bottlenecks or constraints that limit overall system performance. In this case, the improvements in individual departments may not be synchronized or aligned with the overall organizational goals, leading to suboptimal results at the organizational level12.

Team-building activities are most effective when implemented after the team members have been selected.
This allows the team to start forming relationships and understanding each other's strengths and weaknesses from the outset. It sets the stage for effective communication, trust-building, and collaboration which are crucial for the team's success. Implementing team-building activities at this early stage can also help in identifying and addressing any potential conflicts before they escalate1.
: 1: ASQ - Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Certification CMQ/OE.