As businesses grow bigger, silos become stronger.
No organization is immune. Even the most innovative organizations struggle to connect teams around common missions, visions and goals. When information isn’t being shared, it’s your bottom line that takes the hit.
In an ideal world, every team member would be on the same page, in the loop about important projects, and focused on initiatives that move the needle. Information would flow freely, employees would have the resources that they need on-demand, and there would be zero organizational redundancies.
However, the harsh truth is that it’s going to be impossible for organizations to wholly eradicate team silos. There are initiatives, however, that business leaders can implement to position teams in the right direction. Accelerate change through impactful, methodical steps. Here are 5 ideas to get you started on breaking down business silos.