Less Chatter, More Matter: The Communications Podcast #133 Overcoming the silos - how to build bridges through comms
Aug 27, 2025
Discover how to tackle the challenges of siloed workplaces that stifle collaboration. Four actionable strategies are shared to enhance communication between teams. Learn the importance of creating a single source of truth and empowering employees to share updates. The discussion emphasizes holding leaders accountable to ensure transparency. Ready to break down barriers and foster trust in your organization? Tune in for insights that encourage alignment and effective teamwork!
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Silos Start With Leadership
- Siloed cultures arise when teams stop talking and leaders set the tone for that behaviour.
- Mel Loy explains this erodes trust, creates conflicting priorities, and damages engagement and safety.
Build One Source Of Truth
- Create a single, accessible source of truth that features updates from every department.
- Provide simple templates or three questions to make it easy for teams to share their inputs.
The Broken Communication Cascade
- The traditional communication cascade frequently breaks around middle management.
- Mel Loy notes only about a third of information often reaches the frontline and context is usually lost.
