UX Research Leader, MBA | Qual + Quant Research | Design Thinking | Product Strategy | Community-Driven | Delivered insights to fast track product, design and business decisions
I have been fortunate to know Colin’s work, and to learn alongside him about setting adaptive strategy. Structural problems are never the same as interpersonal problems, so it’s best to assume best intent. Leaders need to work together to focus on the “how” of setting priorities and not shy away from awkward conversations. #collaboration #stakeholdermanagement #relationships
Most companies struggle to solve cross-functional problems consistently. This year, I’ve spoken with leaders from 100+ household brands. Not one has conviction about how they solve cross-functional challenges. I get it—cross-functional problems are some of the hardest to solve. The stakes are high, and the pressure to deliver never lets up. But you’re not alone in this. Here’s what I hear: - Teams don’t know how to win outside their silos - Leaders hoard talent, budgets, and pet projects - Implementation happens, but value falls short - Initiatives get completed, but teams burn out - Priorities constantly shift and stay unclear - Resource allocation is misaligned You won’t execute your way out of these challenges. You have to slow down and approach them differently. A strategy offsite isn’t the solution, but it’s a decisive first step—if done right. Not a PowerPoint brief from shared services. But a series of intentional discussions where your team: - Makes complex trade-offs proactively - Wrestles with your most significant challenges - Decides on principles to guide resource allocation If you want to win across silos, start here.
