Functional Organizational Structure

Bill Carmody discusses the functional organizational structure, where workers are grouped by skills and knowledge into vertical departments. These departments, or silos, operate independently under top management. While efficient, this structure can be ineffective for project management, which requires cross-department collaboration. Project managers must navigate these silos to assemble the best team for a project, considering reporting structures and departmental roles.

What challenges might a project manager face when working within a functional organizational structure?

In what ways do project management functions differ from traditional functional organizational structures?