Stop losing time, money and opportunities to information silos. Create an organization where knowledge flows freely, teams collaborate effectively, and your best insights drive innovation.
Transforming Organizations Through Knowledge Sharing
I help organizations build smart knowledge-sharing systems that combine the best of human expertise with smart technology (e.g. collaborative IT and generative AI), empowering them to overcome information silos and unleash innovation. Drawing on my background in project management, information science, and organizational transformation, I develop environments for knowledge growth and sharing.
Organizations waste valuable resources daily through duplicated efforts, missed opportunities for innovation, and fragmented knowledge. My approach delivers immediate returns by redesigning how your teams collaborate — without requiring expensive new software that nobody uses. Instead of digital tools gathering dust, I create sustainable knowledge sharing that becomes part of your organizational DNA. The result? Measurable gains — in innovation speed, decision quality, and team productivity — that drive bottom-line results.
Silo Assessment. Identify exactly where and why information gets stuck in your organization, map knowledge flows and critical connection points between teams.
Collaboration Design. Transform how teams communicate across departmental and technical boundaries by creating shared language and frameworks and healthy work environments.
Technology Integration. Select and implement knowledge management tools that enhance rather than replace human connection and align with how people actually work.
With certifications in Project Management and Organizational Transformation, backed by real-world experience leading multi-million dollar projects, I bring both the strategic vision and practical know-how to transform how your organization shares, leverages, and builds its most valuable asset — knowledge.
From Information Silos to Knowledge Flow
I'm Russ Fugal, a consultant who helps organizations overcome the barriers that prevent knowledge from flowing where it's needed most. With over a decade leading complex projects and teams, I've seen firsthand how information silos create frustration, waste resources, and block innovation.
“The meeting format Russ designed completely transformed how our teams share information. What used to get stuck in departmental silos now flows to the people who need it most. We've eliminated duplicate work and seen an improvement in cross-team innovation.”
– Director of Operations, Manufacturing Client
My approach combines best practices and practical project management expertise with deep insights into how organizations actually share knowledge and make decisions. Rather than focusing solely on technology solutions or abstract theories, I help clients create sustainable and dynamic systems where both formal processes and informal communications work together.
My background includes managing physical builds worth over $100 million, integrating knowledge-sharing systems across diverse teams, and studying the intersection of technology and human collaboration. This unique perspective allows me to see opportunities for improvement that others miss.
Whether you’re dealing with cross-departmental collaboration challenges, integration of specialized expertise, or simply trying to make better use of what your organization already knows, I can help you create an environment where knowledge flows freely to the people who need it most.
Break Down Information Silos, Build Knowledge Bridges
Silo Assessment & Strategy
Eliminate costly duplicate work and reduce project delays by pinpointing exactly where critical information breaks down between teams and creating targeted solutions that get knowledge flowing again.
Team Collaboration Design
Transform how teams communicate across departmental and technical boundaries by creating shared vocabularies and frameworks. Thoughtfully integrate generative AI as a navigator that bridges domains while promoting the human conversations essential for building shared knowledge and driving innovation.
Technology Integration
Maximize ROI on your technology investments by implementing systems people actually use, turning your knowledge management tools into productivity multipliers rather than expensive digital filing cabinets.
Leadership Development
Transform managers into knowledge catalysts who create healthy team environments where innovations emerge naturally, problems get solved faster, and expertise is automatically shared with those who need it most — all while supporting employee wellbeing and reducing workplace stress.
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