Throughout my years as an executive coach, I've noticed patterns in how successful executives think, problem-solve, and make decisions. I want to share that insight with you, so I created Help Me Think, where I will break down these mental models & best practices to give you simple, actionable, step-by-step processes you can use to think critically, make solid decisions, and get the results you want. And we dig really deep into all of this so you can make the most of where you are right now and strategize for the future. If you are an ambitious professional who is ready to liberate your sense of freedom and control, you are in the right place, my friend. I'm glad you're here.
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Throughout my years as an executive coach, I've noticed patterns in how successful executives think, problem-solve, and make decisions. I want to share that insight with you, so I created Help Me Think, where I will break down these mental models & best practices to give you simple, actionable, step-by-step processes you can use to think critically, make solid decisions, and get the results you want. And we dig really deep into all of this so you can make the most of where you are right now and strategize for the future. If you are an ambitious professional who is ready to liberate your sense of freedom and control, you are in the right place, my friend. I'm glad you're here.
Breaking Silos: Uncovering Hidden Barriers to Team Collaboration
Help Me Think With Starla West
16 minutes
2 years ago
Breaking Silos: Uncovering Hidden Barriers to Team Collaboration
In my time with C-Suite executives, I often encounter a common yet complex challenge in executive leadership: teams working in silos with little to no collaboration. My recent interaction with a CEO facing this exact dilemma inspired this episode. In it, I offer a structured and practical approach to understanding this challenge's root cause before jumping right to solutions.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
(1) Observation Is Key: Paying close attention to the team's interaction and communication, including what is not being said, is crucial. I provide guidance on what to watch and listen for to understand a leadership team's underlying issues.
(2) Asking The Right Questions: I highlight the need for leaders to ask probing questions. Each question is a tool to dive deeper into understanding team dynamics and the challenges a leadership team faces.
(3) Identifying The Root Causes: The final step involves using the insights gathered from observation and questioning to pinpoint the root causes of a leadership team's siloed way of thinking, behaving, and leading. These can vary from interpersonal conflicts and individual challenges to broader organizational cultural issues.
Join me as I guide listeners through a practical, hands-on approach to uncover a leadership team's communication and collaboration issues. It's about moving beyond quick fixes to a more comprehensive understanding of the problems, paving the way for effective, long-lasting solutions.
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What was your favorite lesson from this episode? Please let me know, and after you apply what you learned, make sure you share your breakthrough moments and successes with me. And, of course, I welcome your feedback, questions, insight, experience, and suggestions. Visit https://starlawest.com/2023/10/breaking-silos-uncovering-hidden-barriers-to-team-collaboration/ to join the conversation now.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR TITLE SPONSOR
I want to thank our title sponsor, Business Furniture, an organization celebrating its 100th anniversary and revolutionizing the way we work since 1922. With hybrid work becoming mainstream, Business Furniture offers solutions that balance the flexibility employees crave with the need for fostering collaboration and innovation. Check them out at businessfurniture.net.
Help Me Think With Starla West
Throughout my years as an executive coach, I've noticed patterns in how successful executives think, problem-solve, and make decisions. I want to share that insight with you, so I created Help Me Think, where I will break down these mental models & best practices to give you simple, actionable, step-by-step processes you can use to think critically, make solid decisions, and get the results you want. And we dig really deep into all of this so you can make the most of where you are right now and strategize for the future. If you are an ambitious professional who is ready to liberate your sense of freedom and control, you are in the right place, my friend. I'm glad you're here.
