Local government silos often hinder innovation, efficiency, and service delivery, but they can be dismantled with the right approach
Understanding Silos
Explore the root causes of silos within local government, their impact on operations, and why they form. This section provides a foundational understanding of the problem, helping to identify the barriers that limit collaboration and communication between departments.
Solutions Through Case Studies
Examine how local governments have overcome silos through real-world case studies. These examples highlight innovative approaches, lessons learned, and measurable outcomes, offering inspiration and practical guidance for achieving similar results.
In-Depth Analysis
Delve deeply into the breakdown of silos by leveraging insights from research, interviews, and conversations with local government staff. This section identifies challenges, explores remedies, and offers actionable strategies for fostering long-term collaboration across teams.
Why Are Silos So Entrenched in Local Government?
The persistent question that drove our journey.
See a detailed examination of this question, and how our project team applied the 5 Whys problem solving technique. Why do silos exist? Why do they persist? Why, why, why?
Case studies
We showcase council initiatives that successfully
break down organisational silos.
It will very much increase communication, understanding, trust and collaboration across all parties and bring about improved consistency in how things get handled.
There has been a shift in attitude and rapport between teams. It has built trust. Prior to this change, our work was very reactive, it has now shifted to become proactive.
I would absolutely recommend it, it has been fantastic! I see women talking to each other and sharing expertise and challenges professionally, and personally, as a result of the program.
Breaking down silos often involves significant cultural shifts, so change management and clear communication should be central to the process
We are happy to assist
Invite us to meet your teams and share our findings.
The LG Silo Breakers team is made up of six experienced local government professionals who participated in LGPro’s 2024 Emerging Leaders Program. With our deep understanding of the challenges posed by silos, we are uniquely equipped to help your organisation address and overcome them effectively.
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Victorian Councils
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