The Silo Mentality as defined by the Business Dictionary is a mindset present when certain departments or sectors do not wish to share information with others in the same company.

What does it mean to work in silo?

In simple terms, working in silos means operating in a kind of bubble—on your own or as part of an insular team or department. ... It is often employed as a metaphor for groups of people (e.g., a team is a 'container' of colleagues) who work independently from other groups.

What causes silo mentality?

What causes silo mentality? Silo mentality is a problem with associated with company culture, business operations, and often technology. Sometimes, employees create silos out of a sense of competition. Other times, it's down to “the way we've always done it.”