How Do You De-Silo Learning?

Organizations can inadvertently create the illusion that learning is more important for certain roles. Grants managers might get caught up in this illusion because they frequently feel disconnected from the organization’s strategy, and because there’s little to no acknowledgment of how the role, as a strategic asset, is reinforced through the continuous process of emergent learning. How to fix this? First, accept the fact that moving the work forward requires everyone’s contributions, from the most seasoned senior employee to the newest staff member. Next, share knowledge to see where you fit in your organization’s ecosystem. When we share our processes and our whys with staff members outside of our immediate team, it creates a space with fewer misunderstandings. We can better see why specific workflows or practices are in place as well as the rationale behind requests. There is great value in ensuring more staff have a well-rounded understanding of