Why silos restrict scale -- and what to do about it [Q&A]

Silos, you might think, are bit of a niche issue. They arise when old practices become entrenched, or when tools are only used by one part of the organization. But Shannon Mason, chief strategy officer of Tempo Software, argues silos are actually a major roadblock to growth, agility, and strategic alignment. We spoke to him to find out about the hidden cost of silos and the concrete steps teams can take to break them down. BN: How do you define organizational silos and what are some common examples? SM: I think of silos as barriers that block information flow, collaboration,… [Continue Reading]