The most simple definition of cross-functional teams (or CFTs) is groups that are made up of people from different functional areas within a company—marketing, engineering, sales, and human resources, ...

A version of this article appeared in the Spring 2018 issue of strategy+business. In today’s globally interconnected, fast-paced business environment, nearly every important initiative — whether it’s ...

Workplace teams are often classified or divided by objective. Both self-managed and cross-functional teams are commonly found in an organization. Other types of teams include problem-solving teams, ...

Increasingly, corporations and larger "small businesses" incorporate talent from among several different department areas to achieve specific goals. It's a little bit like The Justice League, where ...

The importance of aligning operational activities can’t be overstated. How well a company carries out activities to create, produce, sell and deliver products to customers is the differentiator ...

Cross-functional teams bring together diverse expertise to streamline workflows and foster innovation in SEO strategies. A departure from traditional silos, cross-functional teams can significantly ...

Do you know how some teams seem like a perfect jigsaw puzzle, fitting seamlessly to create an awe-inspiring picture? Welcome to the world of cross-disciplinary team dynamics! Here, companies bring ...