The 5-step guide to breaking down business silos As businesses grow bigger, silos become stronger.
Even the most innovative organizations – big, small, or somewhere in between –
struggle to connect teams around common missions, visions and goals. When
information isn’t being shared, it’s your bottom line that takes the hit.
In an ideal world, every team member would be on the same page, in the loop about important projects, and focused on
initiatives that move the needle. Information
would flow freely, employees would have the resources that they need on-demand, and there would be zero organizational redundancies.
However, the harsh truth is it's going to be
impossible for businesses to eradicate team silos. There are initiatives, however, that leaders can implement to position their team in the right direction. Accelerate
change through impactful, methodical
steps. Here are 5 ideas to get you started
on breaking down your own business silos.
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1. Enable smart file sharing One of the biggest challenges that teams face is
the absence of a unified file sharing platform and
collaboration tool. Rather than storing information in a central place, employees are sharing files through email — often generating confusion about up-todate versions. A cloud-based, enterprise content management (ECM) or collaboration (ECC)
platform can help you streamline communication
and eliminate confusion. A company-wide system and robust administration features will help with
breaking business silos, ensuring that people have
open access to the right information. And don’t be scared off by the “Enterprise” in its name – ECM is
for everyone and there are solutions built especially for small to mid-sized businesses!
