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Heroic Leadership Creates Perpetual Silos

Posted January 5, 2010 | Leadership |

Why is it that silos, like weeds in a garden, sprout perennially and require vigilance and hard work to remove? Those whose work spans silos see clearly the cost of silos in terms of cash and calories. Organizations with strong silos have a harder time coordinating processes and integrating data across those silos.

About The Author
Vince Kellen
Vince Kellen is a Fellow of Cutter Consortium, a member of Arthur D. Little's AMP open consulting network, and a frequent Summit speaker. He is currently CIO at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), a member of UCSD’s Chancellor's Cabinet, and Vice Chancellor and CFO of the UCSD senior management team. Dr. Kellen brings a rare combination of academic, business, and IT strategy experience to his role, with a focus on strategic… Read More
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