Topic Description (this will appear in the opt-in email and sign-up form for your engagement)
Cross-functional collaboration does not only mean people from different teams within a company come together to complete a specific project, it also suggests having an easy flow of information at all levels of the company to ensure each employee is on top of the news that can be applied to its clients’ benefits on a daily basis. Use this conversation to understand what falls within the term ‘cross-functional collaboration’, what challenges exist and which framework works the best.
Areas of interest (participants will select 1-3 of these when they sign up for the conversation, and they will be matched with someone with similar interests)
Definition of cross-functional collaboration
Challenges - conflicting interests, rigid workflows, miscommunication
Cross-functional collaboration frameworks
Been there, done that - best practices
Discussion questions (these will appear as part of the agenda that is sent to participants the day before the conversation, and they are also listed in the calendar invite)
Do you believe in cross-functional collaboration? What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear of the term?
What frameworks, processes do you think would help in building cross-functional collaboration in a company? What are the benefits of having one?
Which teams within the company would benefit the most from adopting the cross-functional collaboration model? Does it need to be present at all levels or some teams/functionalities need it more than others?