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functional silo

[ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ˈsaɪloʊ]
nounpl: functional silos
silo funcional
1. An organizational structure where departments or teams operate independently with limited communication or collaboration across functions, often resulting in inefficiency and lack of coordination
The company's functional silos prevented the marketing and engineering teams from working effectively together.
Os silos funcionais da empresa impediram que os times de marketing e engenharia trabalhassem efetivamente juntos.
2. A compartmentalized approach to business operations where each department focuses solely on its own goals without considering the broader organizational objectives
Breaking down functional silos is essential for digital transformation and business agility.
Derrotar silos funcionais é essencial para transformação digital e agilidade empresarial.
Synonyms
departmental siloorganizational siloinformation silocompartmentalization
Antonyms
cross-functional collaborationintegrated organizationmatrix organizationholistic approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
silo funcional
Standard term used in corporate and organizational contexts
São Paulo
silo funcional / compartimento funcional
Business terminology commonly used in corporate settings
Portugal
silo funcional
Standard organizational management term

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down silos
siloed thinking
operating in silos
cross-silo collaboration
silo mentality
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