Collective Intelligence Development
in Technical Context at RTE

Client Context and Initial Challenge

RTE, an EDF subsidiary responsible for electricity transmission and distribution, has around 10,000 employees and is characterized by a strong technical culture organized in functional silos (R&D, engineering, strategy, maintenance). The company aims to evolve from a technical expert culture to a more managerial and collaborative one while breaking down barriers between different functions.

Mission Objectives

• Evolve from expert culture to leadership culture
• Break down functional silos
• Develop managerial skills among experts

Methodology and Implementation Approach

• Evolution from single-function to mixed groups including different hierarchical levels
• Combination of operational and strategic functions, creation of cross-functional and cross-level groups with territorial diversity ;
• Strong support from HR and management development teams

Results and Measured Impact

• Significant improvement in cross-functional collaboration
• Better mutual understanding between R&D and field operations
• Evolution of experts’ managerial practices

Key Learnings and Success Factors

• Value of leadership and HR support

Added value of crossing perspectives (field/strategy)