Pat SchaefferMay 20, 20221 minSilo-busting networking: How organizations can break down barriers to belonging and retain exceptionIn many organizations, there are structural barriers that keep people siloed from one another. Employees isolated in roles, functional...
Pat SchaefferOct 29, 20213 minPower Mapping: A Tool for Building Intentional Internal NetworksThe best networkers are purposeful. They are dedicated to getting the best value of investment – VOI – from their networking efforts....
Pat SchaefferOct 13, 20213 minCreating a Culture of Cross-functional Networking: A Collaborative Leadership Story In a previous post, we highlighted the importance of breaking down internal boundaries in order to enable an organization to innovate....
Pat SchaefferSep 28, 20211 minThe Key to Innovation: CollaborationToday every company, regardless of its maturity or that of its industry, has to scramble to differentiate and compete successfully....