Silos form for seemingly legitimate reasons. People who perform like tasks and/or have similar skill sets are gathered together by their organization for increased efficiency and effectiveness. This logical structure, however, can inadvertently create an us vs. them mindset between different elements of the organization that should be working together. Many of the teambuilding challenges in organizations are not issues within particular teams, but rather the connection between the teams. Participants will learn a practical model for breaking down silos and have the opportunity to practice the skills to do so in the classroom setting.
Course Overview
Course Outcomes
- Understand the underlying causes of a silo mentality
- Learn how to address the issue on both an organizational and team level
- Create a unifying vision
- Motivate towards that vision
- Collaborate and co-create for success
Business Need
A silo mentality is often the result when departments or sectors do not share information with others in the same organization, or across organizations that are working towards a shared goal. This mentality will reduce efficiency in the overall operation, reduce morale, and contribute to the demise of a productivity. Leaders have a responsibility to prepare and equip their teams with the proper mind-set to break down this destructive organizational barrier.
Course Topics
The Origin of Silos
- Benefits
- Impact on organizations —good and bad
- Case studies
Group Decision Making
- Connecting across silos at lower level in the organization
- The UNITE model for collaboration and silo-busting
- Networking: reaching across the divide
Finding Common Ground
- Identifying what enables connections across organizations
- Finding the common ground
Course Schedule
Typical Course Duration
Virtual: 2 hours
In-person: 4 hours
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Delivery Methods
Number of participants
- in-person: 30
- virtual: 30
Course Details
Course Level:
- Leaders at all levels
Learning Methods:
- Case Study
- Discussion
- Exercises/Activities
- Lecture
- Personal Reflection