This course is for any public servant or policymaker looking for ways to tackle silos in the public service, whether you’re a public sector leader or a junior public servant who wants to make a difference.

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Topic: Leadership and skillsTopic: Life in government

Silo-Busting for Public Servants

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It’s no secret that governments around the world have a silo problem. Different teams and even whole departments often work at cross-purposes, duplicating rather than enabling one another’s work.

But the issues facing governments today, like global climate change and pandemics, cut across traditional barriers and mean that now, more than ever, something’s got to change.

The good news?

By understanding what causes silos and developing strategies for working through them, it’s possible to break through them to tackle wicked problems more effectively. This free course will help you do just that.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Recognise the causes and consequences of silos in the public service
Understand the steps you can start taking today to break down silos
Identify what makes silo-busting initiatives successful

How you'll learn

Our courses will help you get ahead in government. We take a highly practical approach to learning: we combine bitesize theory lessons with tools and resources you can use right away. You'll also learn from your peers in the Apolitical community, through discussion forums and live events.