rthermore, upon the acquisition of other companies, CanWest experienced conflict within almost every department within the company. Members from other organizations joined existing teams or replaced others who where once part of a cohesive team. There were separate groups within each department that was affected. Employees from CanWest sat and worked together where other employees sat and formed their own group. Management is committed to integrating the departments. Department functions were held to help one another learn about the other employees. The employees were educated about the benefits of one another. Employees also began to realize that if they wanted to survive at CanWest that they would have to do the best to get along within their team.Another factor that led to the cohesiveness throughout the departments is that management showed that they are committed to their employees and that the managers are walking the talk. As Clements article states, change must be driven from the top down, and in order for it to have any chance for success, they need to lead by example (35).InnovationOne of the television stations acquired and modified by CanWest is Global TV. Global's national newscast will originate from the National News Centre in Vancouver and will appear on all Global network stations across the country from B.C. to the Maritimes and will provide an innovative early evening national news alternative for Canadians and a new national voice in news and public affairs. The Global National team -- supported by the entire group of Global station newsrooms and the combined journalistic power of the National Post and the entire CanWest newspaper group is positioned to become the daily newscast for Canadians.CanWests multi-platform advertising strategy is becoming a well-known and accepted practice, among the industry. Their new six person specialized sales unit has been launched and it will be a prototype for similar units...
