In my time with C-Suite executives, I often encounter a common yet complex challenge in executive leadership: teams working in silos with little to no collaboration. My recent interaction with a CEO facing this exact dilemma inspired this episode. In it, I offer a structured and practical approach to understanding this challenge's root cause before jumping right to solutions. KEY TAKEAWAYS (1) Observation Is Key: Paying close attention to the team's interaction and communication, including what is not being said, is crucial. I provide guidance on what to watch and listen for to understand a leadership team's underlying issues. (2) Asking The Right Questions: I highlight the need for leaders to ask probing questions. Each question is a tool to dive deeper into understanding team dynamics and the challenges a leadership team faces. (3) Identifying The Root Causes: The final step involves using the insights gathered from observation and questioning to pinpoint the root causes of a leadership team's siloed way of thinking, behaving, and leading. These can vary from interpersonal conflicts and individual challenges to broader organizational cultural issues. Join me as I guide listeners through a practical, hands-on approach to uncover a leadership team's communication and collaboration issues. It's about moving beyond quick fixes to a more comprehensive understanding of the problems, paving the way for effective, long-lasting solutions. TAKE ME TO THE FREE WORKSHEET Please visit https://starlawest.com/2023/10/breaking-silos-uncovering-hidden-barriers-to-team-collaboration/ to grab your free copy of the worksheet for this episode. EPISODE LINKS Watch This Episode Online: https://starlawest.com/2023/10/breaking-silos-uncovering-hidden-barriers-to-team-collaboration/ Starla's Website and Newsletter Sign-Up: https://www.starlawest.com/podcast Starla's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/StarlaWest Starla's Podcast Coach, Chris Spangle: https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com ​LEAVE A REPLY What was your favorite lesson from this episode? Please let me know, and after you apply what you learned, make sure you share your breakthrough moments and successes with me. And, of course, I welcome your feedback, questions, insight, experience, and suggestions.​ Visit https://starlawest.com/2023/10/breaking-silos-uncovering-hidden-barriers-to-team-collaboration/ to join the conversation now. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR TITLE SPONSOR I want to thank our title sponsor, Business Furniture, an organization celebrating its 100th anniversary and revolutionizing the way we work since 1922. With hybrid work becoming mainstream, Business Furniture offers solutions that balance the flexibility employees crave with the need for fostering collaboration and innovation. Check them out at businessfurniture.net.