Construction Genius

In this episode we cover three things. The Wisdom Silos The Danger of Silos How to Use Teamwork to Win the Battle Against Silos Inspiration for this episode comes from Chapter Five, "Cover and Move", of  "Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALS Lead and Win",  by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. Check out Jocko's Podcast What is a silo? An isolated grouping, department or team that functions apart from others. 1. The Wisdom of Silos Breaking down into different function and different projects allows for Concentration… leading to higher productivity   Consistency… each day I know what I'm doing and what's required   Accountability… I know who to go to when issues occur etc. Which leads to higher performance (safety, quality, speed) But you have to realize that intentionally or unintentionally the silos can create challenges that hinder the overall effectiveness of the team….   2. The Danger of Silos Us vs. them Long term grudges Hoarding resources Refusing to communicate Rejoicing when something goes wron