Cross-functional team

Definition

A cross-functional team is a group of individuals from different departments and areas of expertise within an organization, working together towards a common goal. These teams are formed to leverage diverse skills and perspectives to solve complex problems or develop innovative solutions.

Related terms

Team synergy: The increased effectiveness that results when individuals within a team complement each other's strengths and compensate for weaknesses.

Organizational structure: The system that outlines how certain activities are directed in order to achieve the goals of an organization, detailing roles, responsibilities, and the flow of information within the organization.

Innovation management: The process of managing an organization's innovation procedure, starting from the initial stage of ideation, through to selection, development, and commercialization of ideas