Silos and Slabs In Organizations

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Author: Henry Mintzberg
Author: Henry Mintzberg

Many of today’s organizations are highly-structured and complex which can make communicating and getting the job done difficult. We look at two characteristics of their formal structures – silos and slabs - and the challenges these present to managing, and investigate ways to manage across and beyond them.

This topic will provide you with an opportunity to:

  • Understand the role of silos and slabs within organizations
  • Understand how these structures can act as barriers to getting things done
  • Challenge yourselves to coordinate your efforts to manage beyond formal structure

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