Siloed Teams
Siloed teams refer to organizational structures where teams operate in isolation, with limited communication, collaboration, or knowledge sharing across departments or units. This often leads to inefficiencies, duplicated efforts, and barriers to innovation, as information and resources are hoarded within each team rather than flowing freely throughout the organization. In software development, this can result in disjointed products, slower delivery, and reduced adaptability to change.
Developers should understand siloed teams to recognize and mitigate their negative impacts, such as delayed project timelines and poor code integration, which are common in large or legacy organizations. Learning about this concept helps in advocating for cross-functional collaboration, DevOps practices, or agile methodologies to break down silos and improve workflow efficiency. It is particularly relevant when working in enterprise settings or during organizational restructuring to foster better alignment and productivity.