Workplace glossary

What is Silo?

Definition & practical guide1 min read

A silo is a part of the organisation that operates separately from the rest. It can be a team that does not share information or a system that does not integrate.

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Workplace silos are common: HR knows employee status, IT knows identity, facilities knows space, and reception knows visitors. The work gets better when those systems talk.

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What does Silo mean in simple terms?

A silo is a part of the organisation that operates separately from the rest. It can be a team that does not share information or a system that does not integrate.

What goes wrong with Silo?

Workplace silos are common: HR knows employee status, IT knows identity, facilities knows space, and reception knows visitors. The work gets better when those systems talk.