Silos, Politics And Turf Wars

Patrick Lencioni

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Lencioni's fifth "fable" and sixth book to date offers solutions to a key leadership issue: the impact of turf wars and political infighting on organizational effectiveness. "Silos" are an organization's vertical structures, but the word has become synonymous with barriers to workplace effectiveness and connotes deep political conflict. Silos devastate organizations, kill productivity, push good people out the door and jeopardize the achievement of corporate goals.

They cause stress, exasperation and disappointment by forcing employees to fight unwinnable battles with people who should be teammates. Like his other fables, this book is written in the form of a realistic but fictional story. Unlike those books, however, it involves not one but three organizations, all struggling to eliminate their silos and bring a sense of alignment back into place.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Silos in Organizations: The book likely explores the concept of silos within organizations—isolated units or departments that operate independently and hinder effective communication and collaboration.

  2. Internal Politics: Expect insights into the impact of internal politics on organizational dynamics, decision-making, and overall team effectiveness.

  3. Turf Wars: Discussions on turf wars, where different departments or individuals compete for resources or influence within the organization, and how this can be detrimental to the overall goals.

  4. Leadership Challenges: The book may address leadership challenges related to breaking down silos, managing internal politics, and preventing turf wars.

  5. Communication Breakdowns: Insights into how communication breakdowns contribute to the formation of silos and how improving communication can foster collaboration.

  6. Team Building: Considerations of team-building strategies and techniques to unify teams, align goals, and foster a more cohesive organizational culture.

  7. Organizational Alignment: Discussions on the importance of aligning the entire organization towards a common purpose and vision to overcome silos and politics.

  8. Conflict Resolution: Expect insights into conflict resolution techniques to address and resolve issues arising from internal politics or turf wars.

  9. Cultural Transformation: The book might explore how organizations can undergo cultural transformations to eliminate silos and foster a more collaborative and transparent environment.

  10. Creating a Unified Vision: The importance of creating and communicating a unified vision for the organization that transcends departmental boundaries.

Language English
ISBN-10 8126508566
ISBN-13 9788126508563
No of pages 211
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher John Wiley & Sons
Published Date 04 Jul 2006

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Author : Patrick Lencioni

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