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The Employee Engagement Glossary

A glossary for the everyday people leader.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration

What is Cross-Functional Collaboration?

Cross-functional collaboration is cooperative work between employees or teams from different departments to achieve shared goals.

Why It's Important

It fosters innovation, improves problem-solving, and ensures diverse perspectives contribute to business success.

Cross-Functional Collaboration in Practice

Teams from marketing, sales, and product development may collaborate on a new product launch, combining expertise for a successful rollout.

Benefits of Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Enhances innovation by integrating diverse perspectives.
  • Breaks down silos and improves communication.
  • Increases efficiency by leveraging expertise from multiple departments.

Best Practices for Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Establish clear roles and responsibilities for each team.
  • Use collaboration tools to streamline communication.
  • Encourage transparency and knowledge sharing.