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, ...

While most of us involved in product design and delivery will agree that innovation is complex, we all have different reasons as to why it’s so hard. My theory? Successful innovation must involve ...

Today, organizations need to be resilient more than ever. Workplaces are often playing catch-up to become more adaptable and innovative in response to technological progress and shifting market ...

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 ...

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 ...