Our Journey Started on Two Wheels…
It all began when our co-founders, Jan and Joe McCafferty, decided to trade their demanding careers for a wild adventure: a cross-country trip on a tandem bike. That 4,000-mile journey was more than just an amazing ride; it was a crash course in what it takes to succeed when the stakes are high. The journey wasn’t just a test of endurance; it was the ultimate test of a partnership.
The real magic—and the key to survival—came down to what they now call the 3 Cs: Communication, Cooperation, and Collaboration. They weren’t just theories. The 3 C’s were the secret sauce that got them through:
- A blistering heatwave from San Francisco to Colorado.
- A grueling 12,000 feet of elevation gain through the Sierras and the Rockies.
- A relentless 30 mph headwind across the plains of Kansas.
- An infuriating 7 flat tires in a single day in the hills of New York.
Through it all, they realized the 3 Cs weren’t just about finishing the race, but about truly enjoying the ride together.
Back in corporate life, they saw the same patterns everywhere. The most successful teams—the ones that didn’t just survive but thrived—were the ones who mastered the 3 Cs. Six years later, they founded Tandem Solutions to help leaders and their teams master the 3 Cs, creating truly collaborative cultures that don’t just meet their goals, but enjoy the journey of getting there.
Are You Ready to Work in Tandem?