Case StudyEnabling Team: Promoting Knowledge Sharing,People - Building a Unified Product Community at Delivery Hero
DeliveryHero, a leading food delivery company, experienced rapid expansion through mergers and acquisitions of various successful food delivery platforms globally. This expansion introduced challenges in creating a unified product development culture. The company faced difficulties in integrating different teams, aligning their objectives, and sharing knowledge across diverse geographical and organizational boundaries. The lack of a cohesive approach hindered their ability to innovate efficiently and deliver consistent product improvements.
The Solution
DeliveryHero implemented a structured approach to promote knowledge sharing across its teams. The focus was on building a strong product community and enhancing collaboration through various initiatives and tools. Key strategies included:
- Community Building Initiatives: Delivery Hero emphasized the creation of a unified product community by organizing regular meetups, workshops, and hackathons. These events were designed to foster relationships, share insights, and encourage cross-team collaboration.
- Knowledge Sharing Platforms: The company introduced internal platforms for documentation and information sharing. These platforms served as central repositories for best practices, project updates, and technical guidelines, making it easier for teams to access and contribute knowledge.
- Mentorship and Peer Learning: Delivery Hero established mentorship programs where experienced team members guided newer employees. Peer learning sessions were also organized, allowing employees to learn from each other’s experiences and expertise.
- Standardization of Processes: To ensure consistency, Delivery Hero standardized its product development processes across all teams. This included unified workflows, coding standards, and design principles, which facilitated smoother collaboration and integration of new teams.
- Leadership Support: Leadership at Delivery Hero actively promoted a culture of openness and continuous learning. They provided resources and support for knowledge-sharing initiatives and recognized and rewarded teams that exemplified collaborative practices.
Outcomes achieved
The structured approach to promoting knowledge sharing led to several positive outcomes for DeliveryHero:
- Enhanced Collaboration: The product community initiatives fostered a sense of belonging and mutual respect among team members. This improved communication and collaboration across different geographical locations and organizational units.
- Increased Innovation: By sharing best practices and leveraging collective knowledge, teams were able to innovate more effectively. The cross-pollination of ideas led to the development of new features and improvements in existing products.
- Improved Efficiency: Standardized processes and shared knowledge repositories reduced duplication of efforts and accelerated the onboarding of new teams. This resulted in faster development cycles and more consistent product quality.
- Employee Development: Mentorship and peer learning programs contributed to the professional growth of employees. They gained new skills and insights, which enhanced their ability to contribute to the company’s goals.
- Cultural Integration: The emphasis on knowledge sharing helped in integrating newly acquired companies into Delivery Hero’s culture. This created a more cohesive and unified organization, aligned with common objectives and values.
