By Bianca Gempesaw
The competition was closer than ever in the last quarter’s AEV GT Cup, with teams pushing limits and fighting for the top spot. Amid the energy and pressure, one group rose by staying steady and strategic. This is how the Corporate Strategy Team (CST) turned collaboration into their winning edge.
Playbook Move #1: Turn uncertainty into strategy. CST regularly aligns, prioritizes high-value challenges, and executes together.
Competition was fierce, but the Corporate Strategy Team (CST) proved that consistency and calm under pressure could win even the closest battles. Their story wasn’t luck, it was strategy, discipline, and trust in each other’s rhythm. Even in their busiest season, they found ways to stay competitive by planning smart and finishing strong.
Playbook Move #2: Build rhythm into teamwork. CST folded GT Cup goals into their weekly syncs, making collaboration second nature.
Weekly huddles became CST’s secret weapon, transforming GT Cup challenges into moments of collaboration and direction. Every challenge turned into an opportunity to align, execute, and celebrate progress and wins together. By weaving GT Cup discussions into their existing cadence, the team kept goals visible and accountability clear.
Playbook Move #3: Let talent lead. CST leaned on individual strengths so every challenge had its own MVP.
From quick thinkers to quiet planners, every member played a crucial role, proof that CST’s strength lies in its diversity. Even Trivia Night showed how collective energy and moral support can push a team across the finish line. As VP for Strategy Wilbur Young put it, “We’re all competitive, but the challenge was how to channel that energy right.” By trusting each member’s strengths, CST turned competition into collaboration, ensuring everyone had a moment to shine.
Playbook Move #4: Keep the spirit alive. Collaboration isn’t just for the Cup, it’s how they plan to win everyday.
For CST, the GT Cup wasn’t just a competition, but a rehearsal for how they want to work every day: empowered, inspired, and resourceful. The win may be behind them, but the culture they built is now part of how they succeed. AVP for Corporate Strategy Gabrielle Saqueton summed it up best: “At some point, the whole team was just pushing everyone to deliver, we were inspiring each other.” Today, that same drive fuels how CST approaches every initiative, with shared ownership, grit, and pride.
Their win reminds us that in transformation and competitions, collaboration is the ultimate competitive edge.
See how CST applies this collaborative mindset to their simplification work here.
