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Moving away from Silos
Working in silos- the bigger the company, the more likely you are to encounter this cultural pattern.
Silos, the vertical walls between divisions, are created to allow functional specialization in the name of efficiency. However, when market dynamics are high, it is not efficiency that wins but adaptability.
Here’s why silos can be problematic in complex environments:
Common misconceptions of self-management
In our digital world, many companies try to get a more agile workforce to keep up with fast-changing market needs by introducing self-organizing structures and cutting back on established management practices. If you are part of such a change or planning one, continue reading to get an insight into the common misconceptions that we experienced in our work with global players that went down that road.