How silo-busting firms are unlocking innovation

No single internal structure suits all businesses

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Active managers spend a great deal of time understanding corporate culture and how firms engage with customers and supply chains.

However, it is surprising how little focus is given to internal structure, considering the impact for capital efficiency and long-term equity returns. We believe a strong indication of efficient structure is a company's ability to manage silos that form internally. While silos can focus operations, they can also prove destructive by creating internal barriers within the organisation. Evenlode duo reveal the stocks topped up since Q4 2018 Below, I highlight how silo-busting firms are breaking down walls to drive innovation. Microsoft tears down horizontal walls Multinational co...

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