Former Education Leader Publishes Boundary-Spanning Guide

Kitty Wooley argues that employees at all levels can boost collaboration, innovation, and career growth by practicing boundary spanning across organizational silos. The book provides a practical roadmap for early- and mid-career professionals to connect people, ideas, and resources beyond their assigned roles, rather than leaving collaboration to senior leaders. Through practical insights and real-world examples, readers learn to build cross-department relationships that enhance organizational effectiveness and create win-win outcomes for missions and careers. Wooley bases her message on nearly three decades in higher education administration and 19 years at the U.S. Department of Education, where she led initiatives that improved risk management. In short, the work challenges the notion that collaboration is the purview of the top ranks, promoting an inclusive approach to decision-making and organizational success.