At companies like yours, the outcomes are often a mixed bag.
While there may be a consistent level of quality in individual tasks, the pursuit of perfection can lead to slow progress and missed opportunities. The tendency for everyone to operate in isolated silos results in a lack of synergy and collaboration, thus limiting the organization's ability to innovate and adapt.
The focus on “my team” over the company causes internal competition over people’s focus and time that reduces overall productivity. The lack of work visibility limits understanding of the bigger picture, hindering decision making and the ability to adjust to market changes.
People tend to say yes to all requests and rarely challenge the ideas from the top.
The transformation starts by prioritizing increased work visibility across multiple teams – this is the cornerstone for overall improvement.
Find successful cross-silo leaders at your company to learn what’s working well and what’s not working well.
Do not hesitate to halt ongoing work temporarily if it's necessary to realign and concentrate your efforts effectively.
Go out into your market and region to find peers who can help you on the journey.
