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no silo mentality

French translation: approche décloisonnée


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15:54 Dec 23, 2011
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Bus/Financial - Management / Performance Appraisal
English term or phrase: no silo mentality
Leadership Style

Solid Performer:
Manages with respect and fairness, is approachable and instills trust and credibility with others. Works with a “no silo” mentality and manages collaboratively across boundaries/business lines and openly shares information and resources. Effectively communicates facts, ideas and opinions and builds two-way communication channels. Works with an internal and external customer focus. Acts in the best interest of the entire organization and lives up to commitments made to employees, colleagues and customers. Projects a leadership image of professionalism, polish, poise and integrity.

Rating: Solid Performer
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French translation:approche décloisonnée
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Helen B
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Local time: 16:26
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3 +3approche décloisonnéeHelen B
3suggestionmchd
Summary of reference entries provided
le sens du terme "silo mentality" dans le fonctionnement d'une entreprise
Savvas SEIMANIDIS

  

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approche décloisonnée


Explanation:
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Helen B
France
Local time: 16:26
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agree  Savvas SEIMANIDIS: exact car "silo mentality" signifie la réticence à partager les informations avec les autres départements de l'entreprise voire avec ses propres collègues.
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agree  LauretteT
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agree  enrico paoletti
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suggestion


Explanation:
mentalité ouverte
esprit ouvert

mchd
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Local time: 16:26
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Reference comments


12 hrs
Reference: le sens du terme "silo mentality" dans le fonctionnement d'une entreprise

Reference information:
Il s'agit d'une mentalité qui entrave la circulation de l'information au sein d'une entreprise, parmi ses différents services voire parmi les membres du même service. Voici une définition concise, proposée par le site Investopedia :
" Definition of 'Silo Mentality'
An attitude found in some organizations that occurs when several departments or groups do not want to share information or knowledge with other individuals in the same company. A silo mentality reduces efficiency and can be a contributing factor to a failing corporate culture.

Read more: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/silo-mentality.asp#ixzz1...


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Note added at 17 hrs (2011-12-24 09:14:30 GMT)
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Occurrences supplémentaires :
1. Version anglaise d'un document du F.M.I. :
"overcome the silo mentality and insular culture; and (v) deliver a clear, consistent message on the global outlook and risks."

2. Le même extrait en version française officielle :
"dépasser l'esprit et la culture du cloisonnement; v) diffuser un message clair et cohérent sur les perspectives économiques mondiales et les risques qui les accompagnent."

Sources :
1. http://imf-ieo.org/redirect/?URL=$V:?404;http://imf-ieo.org:80/eval/complete/pdf/01102011/Crisis_Repo...
2. http://imf-ieo.org/redirect/?URL=$V:?404;http://imf-ieo.org:80/eval/complete/pdf/01102011/Crisis_Main...

Example sentence(s):
  • Contemporary management views suggest that the silo mentality mindset must be broken in order for employees to remain motivated and be happy to come to work.
  • un changement énorme a eu lieu, on est passé de ce que vous appelleriez une mentalité de cloisonnement à une mentalité de coopération

    Reference: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/silo-mentality.asp#axzz1...
    Reference: http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Doc...
Savvas SEIMANIDIS
France
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GreekGreek, Native in FrenchFrench
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