At Work with The Ready 5. Silos Are For Corn, Not For People
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Mar 4, 2024 Exploring the pitfalls of organizational silos, the importance of breaking them down for effective collaboration, and the impact on productivity. Discussing the challenges of navigating disagreements at work and promoting cross-functional collaboration. Highlighting the need to align strategies and functions, dismantle silos for success, and maximize value creation through cross-functional teams and governance.
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Silos: A Necessary Evil?
- Silos exist because they seemingly solve problems, like providing a sense of order.
- However, they're often disliked because they hinder cross-functional work.
Cross-Functional Dysfunction
- Rodney Evans points out how siloed organizations struggle with cross-functional projects.
- Team members act as function representatives, lacking a big-picture view.
Customer Focus Lost
- Siloed organizations often focus on internal structure more than customers.
- Customers care about results, not which function does what.