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Culture Bytes: Crushing Silos: One Tactic Every Leader Needs to Know

Sue Tetzlaff Season 1 Episode 41

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In this Solo Byte episode of Culture Change RX, Sue Tetzlaff overviews the what, why, and how of a tactic for breaking down silos and building collaboration between departments in a healthcare organization. Sue explores the negative impacts of departmental silos on efficiency and patient care, and emphasizes the need for collaboration across departments. Sue introduces interdepartmental rounding as a practical strategy to enhance collaboration, improve relationships, and gather valuable insights. She highlights the significance of cross-department recognition in fostering a collaborative culture and encourages leaders to actively work on breaking down silos for better organizational performance.


  • Silo behavior can lead to inefficiencies in healthcare.
  • Departmental silos often result in disorganized patient care.
  • Silo mentality is a significant barrier to customer experience.
  • Effective collaboration can have positive ripple effects.
  • Interdepartmental rounding is a valuable practice for leaders.
  • Asking the right questions can uncover opportunities to work together better.
  • Recognition fosters positive relationships between departments.
  • Proactive efforts are needed to improve interdepartmental collaboration.
  • A collaborative culture enhances overall organizational performance.


Learn more about silo versus collaborative behaviors in episode #23
4 Categories of Silo Busting Actions https://www.buzzsprout.com/2315930/15388306 


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13th Annual Healthcare Executive Forum - June 18 (afternoon) and June 19 (morning)
High Reliability, Just Culture & Psychological Safety Made Simple focuses on breaking down these critical concepts into practical, actionable strategies tailored for senior leaders in small and rural healthcare settings. 

 🎟 Event Registration & Details

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