Are your teams working in “silos?”  Even though each is working on the same project, neither knows what the other is doing.  It’s as if secrecy is the word of the day.

AND, then, the project is due and each team presents their contribution to the project.  You look on in stunned silence because each presentation is a “stand alone” and does not fit into the overall project!  You are thinking about all the time, energy, and dollars used on this project and don’t see any way to recoup them.

Is it possible to avoid this calamity?  Yes, it is!

Imagine having teams working separately and together to efficiently achieve the best result for a project.  This requires creating new ways of being and new thought patterns…even (dare I say) team work.

I know this may seem unnecessary in the workplace.  I too felt the same especially when I was a Labor Relations Consultant.

Now, I understand how vital it is for each person to have some knowledge of what the other is doing.  This creates a more cohesive work force and weeds out those who “just can’t see themselves doing that.”

My clients tell me that they are surprised and pleased at how one simple change, cross training, makes a huge difference in the office atmosphere and ROI.  They also find that the employees are more joyful and enjoy their work more.

For more information and tips for how to make other simple changes, click here and schedule your time to talk with Inez!