Case Study: DATEV eG improves teamwork and communication with TMS Development International Ltd's Team Management Profiles

DATEV eG has improved teamwork, communication and performance by putting individuals at the centre of its approach – and marshmallows!

DATEV eG, the German software company and IT service provider for tax consultants, accountants and lawyers, wanted a more systematic way to improve teamwork, communication and performance across its 6,500 employees. To support its people-focused culture, it turned to TMS Development International Ltd and the Margerison-McCann Team Management Profile to help employees understand their work preferences and team roles.

TMS Development International Ltd introduced voluntary Team Management Profile feedback sessions and workshops, including the Types of Work Model and Marshmallow Challenge exercises, to make team differences visible in a positive, non-judgemental way. The approach helped DATEV teams improve communication, organise work more effectively, reduce friction, and better value diversity, while employees reported the Profiles were accurate and useful for career development.

DATEV eG

Silvia Debus

HR Consultancy