10 not-so-obvious signs of silos
Large farms are the only businesses where more silos mean increased productivity. The rest of us need practice and extra vigilance in spotting and eradicating them.
Silos have different meanings. Senior executives inhabit a silo labeled “profits”—management lives in a “performance” silo—employees dwell in the “productivity” (or “paycheck”) silo.
The 10 signs of silos from C-Suite to cubicle:.
1. I’m giving my two-weeks’ notice (Turnover): If you lose top talent to competitors or your great new hires fail to meet expectations, it’s a sign of silos. If top talent leaves or you can’t recruit the best, it’s a by-product of silos that constrict talent.
2. The company thanks me with a paycheck (Bureaucracy): If you have many employees who feel disenfranchised, they’re working for a paycheck, marking time 40 hours a week, coasting and undermining morale and culture.
3. Those guys at corporate don’t get it (Step-Child): The farther your associates work from HQ, the more silos come into play, causing non-compliance, ineffectiveness and inconsistent practices.
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