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I once worked at a company where a small group of individuals worked together on projects but reported to their own department heads (design/test/code). I noticed they often prioritized department tasks over project work - after all, they knew who to impress for reviews and promotions.

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Great example!

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Interesting! I worked in higher education and it wasn't profit-driven like some industries, but the siloed focus on individual goals or agendas still created competing interests. It can really get in the way of the overall success of the department or university as a whole.

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