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Silo
Organizational dysfunction where teams don't communicate
Literal Meaning
A tall storage structure for grain
Actual Meaning
An isolated department or group that doesn't share information
Examples in Context

Director: 'We need to break down these silos.' (Translation: Teams need to collaborate more)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Bad for organization
  • 2Information doesn't flow
  • 3Collaboration needed
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