Category: Organize around Value
Blind for delays
Many organizations are blind to delays. We are so focused on the time we actually spend working on activities that we ignore the waiting time between them. This is a huge problem because usually the waiting time exceeds the working time by far. As a result the delivery of value is a lot slower than necessary.
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How silos cause Local Optimization
In this article we explore the effects of local optimization that is aggravated by the silo structure and stands in the way of true adaptiveness. Where does the silo organization come from, and which problems doe sit cause nowadays? Learn to reflect on the silo structure from a Systems Thinking perspective.
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The danger of stability
Most organizations nowadays know that the world around them changes fast. Yet for many organizations, stability is still the default state. Using methods aimed at stability can be dangerous. We tend to focus on doing things right, where we should focus on doing the right things.
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From Silos to Value Streams
What I do find fascinating is why most large organizations seem to be unwilling or unable to change their silo structure. Whatever the reasons, in this article we will explore some practical ways to dampen the negative effects of silos, and we provide some ways to break them down once and for all.
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