1. Information Siloing

2. Data silos occur when information management techniques are maintained and used by a single department or individual independently of others within the company, circumventing enterprise-wide use of the information.

3. Importance of Database Databases have become very important for the survival of an organization as in these turbulent times which are characterized by tough competition, shortening of product life cycle and increased customer expectations.

4. Strategy to tackle Information Siloing 1. Develop a meticulous business strategy; 2. Document the work plan and system processes; 3. Deploy a comprehensive, enterprise-wide, integrated data management and validation system.

5. Key barriers to Remove Information Siloing Lack of operational readiness for change Insufficient management support for necessary and sometimes painful change Lack of alignment with strategic goals Insufficient sponsorship and user involvement Unrealistic expectations

6. Recommendations for Leading & Sustaining Change Trust & Confidence – Employees must be able to Trust & Confide in Management. Communication- This means Management & employees should be communicating. Charismatic Leadership- Employees should step up and take control, but use their lead effectively.

7. System Thinking & Change Management  Stakeholders  Technology  Development & Strategies

8. Summary Organization study Complete the Change Plan Research the Change Plan Implement Change Plan Communicate Support Leadership

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