81 We find that the most pervasive silos are: informational silos, where data and knowledge are spread across too many sources or tools; communication silos, with different teams relying on different tools and/or preferences to share information; and functional silos, which interfere directly with cross-functional collaborations. Knowledge workers are quick to highlight the role of tooling and technology when it comes to silos: nearly half cite outdated tools as a key driver, while over one-third point to the impact of fragmented toolsets. Without access to the right tools and integrations within and across their teams, knowledge workers struggle to overcome these internal barriers. It’s no wonder that six in 10 workers agree that silos stall momentum and slow decision making. After all, nobody can do their best work when getting pulled in so many different directions and shifting gears constantly. However, most workers are excited about the promise of AI to carve out a more collaborative path forward. Sixty-four per cent believe that AI can reduce information silos in their organisation by consolidating access to data, insights and knowledge. Similarly, 58 per cent say that AI can cut down on information hunting. Nonetheless, nearly half do not yet have the right tools for their current role – and that’s where we can help. By giving teams the tools they need on a single, shared canvas, Miro’s Microsoft integration suite helps teams finally focus on the creative, strategic work they crave. The Miro agent for Microsoft Copilot enables teams to surface insights faster and then act on them, bridging the gap between the ‘aha’ moment and execution, while the Microsoft 365 integrations eliminate duplicative work and fragmented workflows, offering a powerful antidote to some of the biggest pain points with collaboration. Furthermore, organisations can rest easy since Miro’s integration with Microsoft security solutions ensures enterprise-grade collaboration. The ways that teams collaborate is changing, yet collaborative work is more important than ever in today’s competitive landscape. To succeed, organisations should return humans to the centre of work, not processes, tasks or even tools. With AI as a trusted partner, teams will be able to push past the historical barriers to effective collaboration, offloading task work and chipping away at silos. Together, let’s build a brighter, more innovative future where collaboration thrives and teams can do their best and their most human work yet. Harkamal Singh is the head of technology partnerships at Miro Photo: Adobe Stock/DC Studio
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