Silos are common in large companies. Marketing talks to marketing, a developer will talk with the rest of the technical team but does not have access to business people, etc.
The magic of the design sprint is to create a multidisciplinary team, and benefit from a mix of profiles and complementary skills for 5 days. The Design Sprint breaks down organizational silos by encouraging cross-collaboration and communication among team members.
It’s a unique opportunity to learn and meet colleagues with whom one has never had the chance to work.