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silos Using the Silo Effect to Your Advantage

The silo effect refers to getting “stuck” in a small group with restricted options and a limited vision of the future. Silos are not all bad, though—there are positive aspects to being in a silo—you just need to be aware of their potential effects and realize how to overcome or work within them.

Jon Hagar's picture Jon Hagar
Attacking Silos with DevOps Attacking Silos with DevOps

Many professionals, while having expertise in their technical niche, are sometimes less than perfect at communicating effectively with colleagues from other departments. This can result in departments failing to work effectively together; these departments resemble silos more than a collaborative and cohesive organization. This article will help you identify and understand some of the reasons why teams operate in silos and what you can do to change that.

Leslie  Sachs's picture Leslie Sachs

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