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Silos, Politics, and Turf Wars: A Leadership Fable about Destroying the Barriers That Turn Colleagues Into Competitors
In yet another page-turner, "New York Times" best-selling author and acclaimed management expert Patrick Lencioni addresses the costly and maddening issue of silos, the barriers that create organizational politics. Silos devastate organizations, kill productivity, push good people out the door, and jeopardize the achievement of corporate goals.As with his other books, Lenc...more
Hardcover, 211 pages
Published
February 1st 2006
by Jossey-Bass
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Lencioni does a good job of drawing our attention to what should be obvious and common sensical. Case in point: in order to help the team move beyond their individual agendas, give them a common cause, what the author calls a "Thematic Goal". This should be a "single, temporary, and qualitative rallying cry shared by all members of the leadership team. The goal should be broad enough that every leader can "buy in" yet narrow enough to provide a sense of urgency and relevance. Out of the common c...more
A very easy read about quite difficult territory in many organizations. Lencioni not only presents information and examples which make it very easy for CEOs and department heads to consider difficulties they are facing with their staff. He also presents a practical story of setting up as a consultant. This also has two advantages – one for those who are feeling caught in a job which no longer suits their capabilities, and another for those who want to make the best use of consultants and their u...more
I wasn't sure I would like the idea of a fable/fictional account of a company as much as real world examples, but I suppose real world examples often get bent to make a point as well. The main point of this book was great. Companies/organizations are at their best in a crisis mode, but when a company/organization is successful for a long time (or sometimes not so long) they tend to have inter-departmental silos, politics and turf wars.
So why wait for a crisis to bring out the best in your organi...more
So why wait for a crisis to bring out the best in your organi...more
Lencioni is a good writer. Highlights:
1. Silos occur because executives fail to give their employees a compelling context for working together
a. Without this, everyone moves in different directions, often at cross purposes
b. Every assumes their own activities are in the best interest of the company and don't understand why others aren't doing the same
c. They begin to resent each other
2. Dissolve Silos by creating a thematic goal: A Rallying Cry.
a. A Thematic Goal - a single, qualitative fo...more
1. Silos occur because executives fail to give their employees a compelling context for working together
a. Without this, everyone moves in different directions, often at cross purposes
b. Every assumes their own activities are in the best interest of the company and don't understand why others aren't doing the same
c. They begin to resent each other
2. Dissolve Silos by creating a thematic goal: A Rallying Cry.
a. A Thematic Goal - a single, qualitative fo...more
Lencioni knows a good formula when he finds it: Pick a thorny subject like Silos, Meetings, Team Dysfunction, spin a story that illustrates the ins and outs of the issue in the real world, then boil it down to a quickie model that readers can immediately use – whether they’ve actual read the preceding fable or not.
While not at the level of his best selling work, ”The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” this is a valuable addition to the subject and quandary of organizational silos. The story revolves...more
While not at the level of his best selling work, ”The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” this is a valuable addition to the subject and quandary of organizational silos. The story revolves...more
I think of Lencioni's little books as the romance section of the business genre. They're quick to read, easily digestible, and actually have some salient points, I just don't know how readily you can apply those points to your own business situation.
Silos, Politics and Turf Wars deals with the way people try to protect "their" areas when they feel threatened. I'm sure everyone works with someone who is territorial and defensive when they're asked probing questions or to explain something more co...more
Silos, Politics and Turf Wars deals with the way people try to protect "their" areas when they feel threatened. I'm sure everyone works with someone who is territorial and defensive when they're asked probing questions or to explain something more co...more
Another outstanding read from Lencioni.
The thematic goal outlined is an incredibly useful paradigm for organizations and for families (see his book The Three Big Questions For A Frantic Family - it basically applies these concepts to family life).
I also appreciate his focus on crisis. A crisis is a very clarifying event in the life of an individual, an organization or a family. That the same clarity can be achieved - sans panic - by approaching near term goals "as if" we were in crisis is very...more
The thematic goal outlined is an incredibly useful paradigm for organizations and for families (see his book The Three Big Questions For A Frantic Family - it basically applies these concepts to family life).
I also appreciate his focus on crisis. A crisis is a very clarifying event in the life of an individual, an organization or a family. That the same clarity can be achieved - sans panic - by approaching near term goals "as if" we were in crisis is very...more
Lencioni creates leadership fables for his readers to not only learn from but enjoy as well. Creating fables is an excellent way to create essentially a perfect story line that assists the reader in ascertaining the principles Lencioni is trying to convey about being an effective leader. I find his books are at the top for improving business and leadership skills as a result. In this instance, Lencioni provides suggestions on eliminating silos which are the internal barriers in the company that...more
one of the best out of this author's leadership books so far. a must read.
As usual, Lencioni does a splendid job of illustrating his leadership principles through storytelling - this time around it's about finding a way past turf wars inside organizations.
I'd heard this material before, presented at The Leadership Summit a few years back, and I'm glad I've had a chance to see this stuff applied specifically to church life. One of the things I find most difficult about his books is trying to figure out how to use his insights in my ministry.
Still, I find myself devouri...more
I'd heard this material before, presented at The Leadership Summit a few years back, and I'm glad I've had a chance to see this stuff applied specifically to church life. One of the things I find most difficult about his books is trying to figure out how to use his insights in my ministry.
Still, I find myself devouri...more
Silos, Politics and Turf Wars: A Leadership Fable About Destroying the Barriers That Turn Colleagues into Competitors
Patrick Lencioni
Jossey-Bass
Here's the situation. Jude Cousins is a talented, energetic, and ambitious young marketing executive at Hatch Technology who, with his wife Teresa's support and encouragement, decides to leave his secure job after Hatch is purchased by Bell Financial Systems. He establishes an independent consulting practice and almost immediately obtains three clients:...more
Patrick Lencioni
Jossey-Bass
Here's the situation. Jude Cousins is a talented, energetic, and ambitious young marketing executive at Hatch Technology who, with his wife Teresa's support and encouragement, decides to leave his secure job after Hatch is purchased by Bell Financial Systems. He establishes an independent consulting practice and almost immediately obtains three clients:...more
Although this is a business management book, it's written as a story (or fable). I was really very surprised how much I liked the story. It was very engaging, suspenseful, and informative. I would recommend it as a story alonoe.
However, I think the author is kind-of abusing the ability to make a point by using an engaging story. The theory he proposes to deal with departmental politics is OK, but it's not much different than the standard 'get a mission statement' advice that appears so often.
However, I think the author is kind-of abusing the ability to make a point by using an engaging story. The theory he proposes to deal with departmental politics is OK, but it's not much different than the standard 'get a mission statement' advice that appears so often.
I'm not a fan of leadership fables so that is the primary reason for the 3 stars. However, Lencioni presents good information on silos politics, and turf wars--a common problem in the workplace. He provides easily transferrable examples from various professions. The book is an entertaining, easy read and would benefit employers and employees looking for a starting place on beginning to break down silos or just understanding silos in the workplace. This book is a must read for any CEO wanting to...more
It's Lencioni - enough said. 5 stars.
Helped me better understand some of the content from The Advantage, particularly the sections on thematic goals, defining objectives, standard operating objectives and eventually metrics. Lots of good questions to ask throughout the fable.
Format: hardcover ($15.48)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0787......more
Helped me better understand some of the content from The Advantage, particularly the sections on thematic goals, defining objectives, standard operating objectives and eventually metrics. Lots of good questions to ask throughout the fable.
Format: hardcover ($15.48)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0787......more
Good book written by Lencioni in his story or "fable" format which presents the information in the context of a developing storyline. Silos are a frustrating aspect of many workplaces. This book presents a process for developing a common theme or rallying cry for a business to focus on and get various departments to work together on. "Why wait for the crisis?"
This is a story of how silos within an organization can truly wreck havoc on the entire business. Seems common-sensical. However, Lencioni did a great job of making this a "story" - instead of merely leadership principles. It's an easy read (only took me two hours) and has great takeaways. I particularly liked the concept of the thematic goal - a short term target for all departments and employees to focus on for the overall good of the organization - instead of only the good of one department o...more
The main thesis of the book is that a "crisis" leads to interdepartmental cooperation, rather than the building of silos. The point is to create that same environment without having to have an actual crisis.
The author presents the idea through a "fable." The story is about a man named Jude who is trying to start a new life as a consultant and stumbles onto this idea after an experience in the emergency room when his wife delivered twins several weeks early.
I read this book specifically for help...more
The author presents the idea through a "fable." The story is about a man named Jude who is trying to start a new life as a consultant and stumbles onto this idea after an experience in the emergency room when his wife delivered twins several weeks early.
I read this book specifically for help...more
The title was more interesting than the leadership fable. The book does however, provide sound advice and a simple model for organizations to follow. Lencioni points out that his thematic goal model would be as useful of tool in a successful organization too, and I'd have to agree with him.
Nothing earth shattering, but certainly a reminder that we all need to work together in order to be successful, and that thinking unconventionally can be the best thing for the group. Also a reminder that regardless do your job title, your ideas matter & can be the ideas that make a difference.
Another great one by Lencioni! Although the title is somewhat misleading, this is a very interesting problem we're all facing in organizations: departmental egoïsm. And therefore, not much gets done. Lencioni's leadership fable writing style is really addictive. This is a must read for everyone.
Crisis often improve performance because of how people react and behave. Don't wait for a crisis to do those things. Create a dominant theme for work over the next 6 months and then create the objectives to achieve that theme. Excellent book gives some good ideas for management focus.
I am currently working through all the Lencioni books, and this would was also very good. I am a huge fan of this format (fables). The concepts taught in the book are very simple, but absolutely essential for leading any type of organization or company. If you are a fan of Patrick Lencioni this book will not disappoint.
Another leadership fable by Patrick Lencioni. His books are quick reads and leave you with common sense nuggets you can share with your team. This one is about breaking down silos to unite your team with a goal to rally behind. Lencioni takes common issues often experienced in the business world and breaks these problems down in a simple, relatable story. Good for teams and leaders who are looking for ways to work better together.
Pat is brilliant - the insights are five star stuff. I highly recommend that organizations adopt his thematic goal process for breaking down organizational silos. I get impatient with his fables - that's all - that is the only knock from five stars in this useful truth.
Not quite as on point as "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team." Lencioni does his usual masterful job with laying out the problem and diagnosing the issues, but the solution is not nearly as clear in this book as the other. Over all, though, a helpful read for almost any type of organization.
It's nice to see someone putting the blame for many interoffice problems where they belong -- at the top, on the desk of the person in charge. Not on the flunkies who get blamed for being unable to make bricks without straw.
To be successful, you really need executive leadership that follows the Lencioni model. You can find like minded management peers to implement change, however executive sponsorship is required to really make this work.
Very quick read to illustrate a main point- keep your organization focused on the bigger picture to avoid silos and turf wars that can tear it apart.
Definitely glad I checked it out of a library & didn't buy.
Definitely glad I checked it out of a library & didn't buy.
Provides some easily digestible and immediately applicable tools to manage work barriers. Unfortunately, unless you are the CEO of an organisation the impact you can make with these tools are limited.
May 04, 2013
Brett
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Executives
Recommended to Brett by:
Laura Keesee
Worth the read but I have some reservations about how simple Lencioni presents his solution. Egos and politicking can't be eliminated by developing a rallying cry with defining objectives.
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Patrick Lencioni is a New York Times best-selling author, speaker, consultant and founder and president of The Table Group, a firm dedicated to helping organizations become healthy. Lencioni’s ideas around leadership, teamwork and employee engagement have impacted organizations around the globe. His books have sold nearly three million copies worldwide.
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