They can deteriorate relationships between teams, weaken trust in company leadership, and reduce the motivation of employees who feel unable to change culture. It seems that nowadays almost everyone hates silos. Silos are considered to block communication, prevent collaboration, and isolate people and teams from each other. They are evil and must be destroyed.
But how? Silos are considered to block communication, prevent collaboration, and isolate people and teams from each other. The mindset of silos can lead to poor relationships between different teams. There may be a lack of trust among the management team due to different agendas or personality differences, and this can lead to them focusing more on their success. They won't care about the organization's success.
Data silos are a serious business problem. We collect machine data in one location, safety data in another, customer experience data and support data in another, and the list goes on. This structure may make sense at the departmental level, but it impedes the collaboration needed to ensure competitiveness. Companies need an operational data layer that is fundamental to business processes and supports data exchange.
