Examples of cross-functional

• This is known as a cross-functional approach, and it gives the necessary degree of flexibility for the powers to achieve their objective.

• This new model, in which work is done primarily by cross-functional teams, requires a new set of skills, including influencing, active listening, and conflict management.

• To be truly effective, it must also be cross-functional, promoting cooperation along the value stream, within and between business functions.

• In software development, the core of the workcell is the cross-functional team.

• Leadership can be a significant challenge with cross-functional teams.

• However, if used with common sense risk registers are a useful tool to stimulate cross-functional debate and cooperation.

• Another suggestion is for the use of cross-functional teams to achieve breakthrough innovations.

• The broad nature of its cross-functional impact suggests that firms would benefit by improving internal integration efforts.

• Key elements of organizational integration include standardized metrics, regular information sharing, cross-functional department collaboration, and collaborative processes.

• Also, a process can be cross-functional, i.e. it ranges over several business functions.

• These cross-functional activities have increased significantly in number and importance, due to the growth of complexity and dependence.

• The traditional modeling tools were developed to illustrate time and cost, while modern tools focus on cross-functional activities.

• An inherent benefit of a cross-functional team is the breadth of knowledge brought to the group by each member.

• In business today, innovation is a leading competitive advantage and cross-functional teams promote innovation through a creative collaboration process.

• Each process is managed by a cross-functional team including representatives from logistics, production, purchasing, finance, marketing, and research and development.