I think you're on to something. It will be important for you to help build trust between the groups so they will work toward hitting the company goals as well as their own.

Katie

What can you do to help them focus on putting company goals above their own self$-$interests?

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Motivate and inspire them by providing a vision that both groups will accept and support.

Give them a little more time to acclimate to the changes.

Clarify what they are supposed to do by giving each group specific tasks to meet.

Focus on building relationships with the group leaders and employees.