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How to Manage a Team Member Who Always Works in Silos

How to Manage a Team Member Who Always Works in Silos

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In this episode of Manager Mondays, Lucas and Luna tackle a common but tricky challenge: managing a team member who consistently works in silos—hoarding information, avoiding collaboration, and slowing down cross-functional projects. Using the real-world example of a marketing operations manager at a mid-sized SaaS company, they break down why silo behavior happens, how to diagnose whether it's intentional or structural, and specific conversation frameworks to open up collaboration. Lucas shares a concrete template for a 1-on-1 conversation that starts with curiosity, not accusation, and introduces a 'communication charter' tool that first-time managers can implement in a single meeting. Luna pushes back on whether some silos are actually necessary for deep work, and they land on a nuanced take: the goal isn't to force constant collaboration, but to create clear boundaries and handoff points. If you're a new manager struggling with an isolationist team member, this episode gives you practical language and a repeatable process. #ManagerMondays #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #TeamLeadership #FirstTimeManager #SiloBehavior #CrossFunctionalCollaboration #CommunicationCharter #ManagementFramework #1on1Meetings #DeepWork #SaaS #MarketingOperations #PeopleManagement #WorkplaceCulture #Accountability #CollaborationSkills Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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