Overview

This program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools required to break down silos and foster meaningful collaboration within their organisations. Understanding the dynamics of silos allows participants to enhance teamwork and communication in their workplace.

The workshop is an interactive exploration of key principles, practical techniques, and actionable insights for identifying and addressing silo mentality. Participants will learn to cultivate structured, purposeful collaboration that drives alignment, knowledge-sharing, and collective success across teams and departments.

This workshop is ideal for professionals who are committed to improving efficiency and building stronger connections across organisational boundaries. It will empower participants to create a workplace culture where consultation and collaboration thrive.

Who should attend

This course is ideal for individuals who work within or across silos, including leaders seeking alternative approaches.

Skills you’ll learn

  • Collaborative teamwork principles
  • Effective consultation and active listening
  • Breaking down workplace silos
  • Trust-building communication
  • Conflict resolution and coordination
  • Action planning for sustainable collaboration

Learning outcomes

  • Apply collaboration principles for structured teamwork
  • Use consultation techniques to build trust
  • Improve knowledge-sharing across teams
  • Identify cross-department collaboration opportunities
  • Strengthen communication and resolve conflicts effectively
  • Create action plans with clear accountability for lasting collaboration

Why Swinburne?

Delivered by facilitators who are industry experts

Participant course training manual

Live Online delivery allows you to do the course from anywhere

Access to our team of Customer Development Advisors

Course dates

Contact us to arrange a course delivery date that suits your organisational needs. Workshops can be set up at your organisation, Live Online, at a specific training location or at our campus.

What your course could look like

Overview
Introduction
Activity: blues and reds
From silos to collaborative workplaces
What is a silo?
Identifying types of silos
Recognising when silos become problematic
Adopting connected ways of working
Implementing three shifts to overcome silo mentality
Developing collaborative workplaces through consultation
Consultation skills
Engaging the right people and asking the right questions
Practising active listening and establishing feedback loops
Maintaining clear communication and building trust
Collaborative ways of working
Collaboration spectrum
Choosing the right level of interaction
Communication, coordination and cooperation
Communication
Coordination
Cooperation
Collaboration
Framework
Case study
Your plan
Summary
Live Online Delivery

Our Live Online delivery

Our Live Online delivery is a dynamic, engaging and interactive way to learn remotely. It’s just like face-to-face but with the added benefits of digital technology. Your facilitator will present in real-time, and you will be able to participate in group discussions and collaborate on exercises and group activities using our interactive platforms.

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