Siloed organizations create barriers where different departments operate in isolation, which impedes communication and collaboration. Designers often face challenges as their work can be misinterpreted or mishandled due to these silos. However, individuals can proactively work to bridge these gaps. The article emphasizes the importance of initiating connections and building relationships across departments. By ensuring that colleagues understand each other's value and contributions, designers can enhance teamwork and ultimately improve project outcomes, fostering a more cohesive work environment despite organizational silos.
It's like my team and another team are doing the same project. They're in different siloes, and not speaking to each other.
Siloed organizations, where each department seems to be living on its' own island, are not new. It's been a problem for decades, and doesn't seem like it's going away.
There are still steps you can take, even as an Individual Designer, to bridge company silos.
Imagine your friend set up a date with a 'great guy/gal,' and the only thing you knew was that they...
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