Using a fictional approach, this book addresses the issue of silos, the barriers that create organizational politics, devastate organizations, kill productivity, push good people out the door, and jeopardize the achievement of corporate goals.

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Introduction. The Fable. Part One. Entrepreneurial Ambition. Part Two. Reality. Part Three. Rally. Part Four. Moments of Truth. The Theory. Introduction to Silos. Components of the Model. Identifying a Thematic Goal. Case Studies. Managing and Organizing Around the Thematic Goal. Thematic Goals and Long-Term Context. Making Matrix Organizations Work. A Final Thought. Acknowledgments. About the Author.