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departmental silos

[dɪˌpɑːrtˈmɛntəl ˈsaɪloʊz]
noun
silos departamentais
1. Organizational barriers or divisions where departments operate independently with limited communication or collaboration with other departments, resulting in isolated work groups that do not share information or resources effectively
The company struggled with departmental silos that prevented marketing and sales from working together effectively.
A empresa sofria com silos departamentais que impediam o departamento de marketing e vendas de trabalharem juntos efetivamente.
2. A structure or system where different departments function in isolation from one another, creating inefficiencies and duplication of efforts
Breaking down departmental silos was essential for improving overall company performance.
Eliminar os silos departamentais era essencial para melhorar o desempenho geral da empresa.
Synonyms
organizational siloscompartmentalizationdepartmental isolationfunctional barriersinformation barriers
Antonyms
cross-functional collaborationintegrated departmentsorganizational alignmentinterdepartmental cooperation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
silos departamentais
Standard term used in business contexts
São Paulo
silos departamentais
Common in corporate and business environment
Portugal
silos departamentais
Standard term in Portuguese business language
General Brazilian
compartimentalização departamental
Alternative formal expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down the silos
eliminate departmental boundaries
foster cross-departmental communication
work in silos
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