You Can't Break Down Silos

There is a common refrain said by those responsible for organisational change. "We need to break down silos". That is a load of absolute Rubbish.

There is a common refrain said by those responsible for organisational change. “We need to break down silos”. That is a load of absolute Rubbish. You can’t break down silos.

Hot off the press, my next “Here’s the Thing” video. I wanted to tackle the common myth that you can “break down silos” to improve collaboration and efficiency. But the truth is that silos are a natural part of human behavior.

So, while it’s crucial to address the issues silos can create, simply trying to dismantle them is not the solution.