intermediate · 90–90 min

Breaking Executive Silos and Building Trust

Stop the 'us vs them' mentality at the top. Foster deep collaboration and mutual support between department heads.

About this session

When department heads prioritize their own metrics over organizational health, defensive posturing often stalls high-level decision-making. This session moves leaders past siloed thinking to identify cross-departmental dependencies and shared goals. You leave with a concrete set of commitments that turn individual agendas into a unified executive front.

Why it works

The process shifts the focus from individual department performance to shared systemic outcomes, which lowers the defensive barriers typically found in senior leadership. By forcing leaders to articulate exactly what they need from one another, it replaces vague requests for better communication with specific, documented agreements.

What you’ll walk away with

  • Clear actionable outcomes from a 4-step facilitated process
  • Increased participant engagement and buy-in
  • Documented decisions and next steps
  • Improved team alignment on the topic

Who it’s for

Executives, Senior Leaders

Frequently asked questions

Who should facilitate this workshop?

This workshop works best when led by someone comfortable with facilitation. Ideal for Executives or external facilitators working with leadership & strategy teams.

How long does this workshop take?

Plan for 60-90 minutes depending on group size. The 4 activities are designed to flow together smoothly.

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