You are making the case in managers meeting to facilitate company's transition to using self-directed, high-performing teams. You should convince other managers which while this is long-term initiative, its adavanatges will be huge. Well-planned approach is significant, and many will require to have training to learn some of team-building skills essential to make this success. You realize that for some this may be uncomfortable, which is why managers should be first team to practice and show traits of high-performing team.