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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 24 MIN

How to Fix Organizational Silos (Part 2 – with Julian Chender)

from The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations · host Chris Wong & Lucie Tesarova

In part 2 of their conversation, Chris, Lucie, and Julian discuss the complexities of leadership and organizational design, emphasizing the importance of understanding resistance and fostering accountability. Like many things in life, organizational design is an ongoing process that requires regular assessment and adaptation. Julian encourages leaders to engage all levels of their organization in the design process to create a culture of collaboration and effectiveness, otherwise, it’s destined to fail.  Other big things we learn today:  -        Organizational design is a continuous process, not a one-time event. -        Resistance is better than apathy.  Resistance indicates engagement and concern -        Accountability is crucial for successful organizational change. -        Regular assessments of organizational structure are essential for effectiveness. -        The design of an organization should reflect its strategy and promise. -        Hierarchy is not inherently negative; it can provide necessary structure. -        Engagement from all levels of an organization is vital for successful design. About Julian Julian is the founder of 11A Collaborative, a social impact consulting firm dedicated to creating healthy society through healthy organizations. 11A supports purpose-driven businesses, nonprofits, foundations, public offices, and government agencies seeking to increase their impact by translating strategy into action through organization alignment. This means defining and refining strategy, designing the organization that will achieve the north star goals, and then stewarding the change to get there.   Connect with Julian 11A Collaborative – www.11acollaborative.com Connect with him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianchender/   Connect with us: Email – [email protected] – https://www.myleadershippotential.com | www.linkedin.com/in/chriswonglmhc | download the Difficult Conversation Playbook for LeadersLucie – www.mindfittery.com | www.linkedin.com/in/lucietesarova and take the Saboteur Assessment 

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