Deloitte Greenhouse®: Breakthrough approaches to tackling complex and adaptive client challenges

Breaking through complexity with creativity

The Deloitte Greenhouse® methodology is all about helping clients think differently. It’s designed to help unlock the creative potential needed to tackle “sticky matters”—the complex, multifaceted challenges that can stall progress. Through immersive sessions, tools, and facilitation techniques, Greenhouse labs enable teams to look at problems from different perspectives and find a new way forward.

"We’re not here to hand over solutions. Our role is to guide clients to new perspectives and help them discover answers they didn’t think were possible", says Mikael Johansson, Senior Manager and Facilitator at Deloitte Greenhouse®.

From insight to impact

The success of Deloitte Greenhouse® lies in its ability to create tailored experiences that drive tangible results. Whether addressing strategic alignment, team dynamics, or organizational change, these labs lead to breakthrough that resonate long after the facilitation ends.

In one instance, a Greenhouse lab helped a client navigate the complexities of a major organizational transformation. By fostering open dialogue and encouraging diverse perspectives, the team left with a clear roadmap for action. Another client came to Deloitte Greenhouse® seeking clarity on a challenging market-entry strategy. The result? A breakthrough that not only provided clarity but also equipped the client with the tools to adapt their approach in real time.

“Participants share with us the value of not just being inspired by a topic, but rather exploring it together with us, connecting it to their reality, and appreciating being challenged. In the end, the general feeling when leaving the lab, is a sense of newfound clarity and alignment in the road forward, with clear responsibilities and actions”, says Mikael.

Collaboration at the core

Every Deloitte Greenhouse® lab is tailored to the client’s specific needs, but the goal is always the same: to create output that stick. At the core of Deloitte Greenhouse®’s success is its belief in collaboration. The labs are as much about the process as they are about the outcomes. By fostering a sense of ownership and involvement, participants leave not only with a way forward but also with renewed confidence in their ability to innovate and adapt.

Deloitte Greenhouse® isn’t about one-off fixes. It’s about empowering clients to navigate complexity and create lasting change.

"Reaching breakthrough isn’t a one-time event. It’s a way of working, a mindset that we help our clients embrace. That’s the true impact of Deloitte Greenhouse®", says Mikael.

A space for lasting change

Deloitte Greenhouse® is more than a problem-solving workshop—it’s a launchpad for transformation. By fostering creativity, collaboration, and difficult conversations, it equips clients with the tools and confidence to tackle challenges and adapt to change.

“We utilize a mobile and immersive environment, engaging all senses to stimulate engagement and honest conversations. One of our most valuable participants (in the space) is our elephant friend, ever reminding all participants to not shy away from difficult conversations, but to speak out on all ideas, concerns, and perspectives”, says Mikael.