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Silos, Politics and Turf Wars: A Leadership Fable about Destroying the Barriers That Turn Colleagues Into Competitors Hardback - 2006 - 1st Edition

by Patrick M. Lencioni

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A bestselling management expert's fifth book offers solutions to a key leadership issue: the impact of turf wars and political infighting on organizational effectiveness, written in the form of a realistic but fictional story.

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Practical and hands-on strategies for breaking down silos and minimizing workplace politics

In yet another page-turner, New York Times best-selling author and acclaimed management expert Patrick Lencioni addresses the costly and maddening issue of silos: the barriers that create organizational politics. Silos devastate organizations, kill productivity, push good people out the door, and jeopardize the achievement of corporate goals.

As with his other books, Lencioni writes Silos, Politics, and Turf Wars as a fictional--but eerily familiar--story. The story is about Jude Cousins, an eager young management consultant struggling to launch his practice by solving one of the more universal and frustrating problems faced by his clients. Through trial and error, he develops a simple yet ground-breaking approach for helping them transform confusion and infighting into clarity and alignment.

In the book, you'll find:

  • Ways to recognize the devastating-and destructive-power of silos
  • How to create an overarching thematic goal or rallying cry for your organization
  • Strategies for employees to avoid the confusion that often accompanies working in matrix organizations

Perfect for executives, managers, and other business leaders, Silos, Politics, and Turf Wars will also earn a place in the libraries of consultants and other professionals who serve organizations of all sizes.

From the rear cover

PRAISE FOR SILOS, POLITICS, AND TURF WARS

"Lencioni's theory around alignment is simple and powerful, and could apply to any type of organization, large or small."
--Gary C. Kelly, vice chairman and chief executive officer, Southwest Airlines Co.

"An incisive and insightful look at how companies can recognize and remedy infighting. The tone of Patrick's writing is as warm and readable as the advice itself is sound."
--Michael A. George, chief marketing officer, Dell Inc.

"Lencioni is a master at creating real and tangible company alignment. We're using these principles to rally our people around building a global brand. Huge applause from our entire organization."
--Brian Scudamore, founder & CEO, 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

Other Best-Selling Leadership Books by Patrick Lencioni

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Field Guide

The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive

The Five Temptations of a CEO

Death by Meeting

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  • Title Silos, Politics and Turf Wars: A Leadership Fable about Destroying the Barriers That Turn Colleagues Into Competitors
  • Author Patrick M. Lencioni
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 224
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 2006-02-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780787976385 / 0787976385
  • Weight 0.82 lbs (0.37 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.38 x 6.72 x 0.85 in (21.29 x 17.07 x 2.16 cm)
  • Category Business / Economics / Finance
  • Library of Congress subjects Organizational behavior, Leadership
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2005033968
  • Dewey Decimal Code 658.409

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Citations

  • Christianity Today, 10/01/2010, Page 62
  • Harvard Business Review, 03/01/2006, Page 30
  • Publishers Weekly, 01/30/2006, Page 56
  • Reference and Research Bk News, 02/01/2007, Page 113

About the author

PATRICK LENCIONI is founder and president of The Table Group, a management consulting firm specializing in executive team development and organizational health. As a consultant and keynote speaker, he has worked with thousands of senior executives in organizations ranging from Fortune 500s and high-tech start-ups to universities and nonprofits. He is the author of nine nationally recognized books, including the New York Times best-seller The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. You can reach him at The Table Group's web site, www.tablegroup.com

For a free downloadable Silo tool, or to sign up for Patrick's newsletter, please visit www.tablegroup.com/silos

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