Silo Mentality
Identify the causes and impacts of silo mentality. Foster understanding and alignment between teams. Develop strategies for improving cross-team collaboration.
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What You'll Achieve with the Silo Mentality Workshop
Real outcomes that transform your team
Enhanced understanding between teams leading to better collaboration.
Creation of a Collaboration Strategy Plan with actionable steps.
Increased alignment towards organizational objectives.
When to Use the Silo Mentality Workshop
Perfect for these situations and team challenges
When teams are facing communication barriers and isolation.
During a reorganization to enhance collaboration across departments.
How the Silo Mentality Workshop Works
A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process
1Welcome and Icebreaker
In this opening step, participants engage in a Team Highlights activity where they share recent successes, fostering a positive environment and appreciation for contributions.
2Identifying Silo Barriers
Participants brainstorm signs of silo mentality in small groups, discussing communication issues and reluctance to share resources, with insights shared and captured by the facilitator.
3Building Inter-Team Understanding
Teams create snapshots detailing their roles, objectives, and mutual needs, presenting these to foster understanding and enhance collaboration among different departments.
4Collaboration Strategy Development
In mixed teams, participants brainstorm actionable solutions to overcome silo mentality, focusing on communication strategies, shared tools, and collaborative projects, which are consolidated into a Collaboration Strategy Plan.
Key Topics Covered in the Silo Mentality Workshop
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