Listening to another leader proposing to solve their organizational problems by “tearing down the silos.”
Stop tearing down silos!
Overcoming Organizational Myopia shares how silos are just expected in an organization, but we expect them. We, as humans, have a desire to belong. If we don’t belong to our team, then it is much more difficult to effectively perform.
Thus, silos always form. Breaking them down only causes confusion and angst as employees rebuilt their connections (and silos reform).
Learn why organization lose sight of the long range, strategic view and become “myopic.” Then learn how to go about solving it without resulting to drastic and unproductive measures.