5 tips to improve collaboration across teams Put simply, cross-functional collaboration is when people from different teams or functions (marketing, sales, engineering, HR) within a company join forces to work on a common goal, project, or responsibility.17 Nov 2017
Why is cross-team collaboration important?
When cross-functional teams work together, they feel more connected, particularly across different departments. When team members feel connected, have common goals and trust one another, they are also better at problem-solving and conflict resolution.
How do you cross collaborate?
- Choose the right team.
- Have a leader.
- Align project goals and share them with everyone.
- Employees should be aware of other teams' projects and initiatives
- Set a clear timeline for the project.
- Build greater communication and management skills across the organization.