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, ...

When you think of the structure of your workplace, what comes to mind? Teams, departments, or specialties? Traditionally, workplaces are organized vertically, that is, each group is separated by ...

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 ...

Organizations are designed to maximize the success of individual teams. Norms, routines, and goals are established within individual teams and create boundaries between different teams. Our research ...

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Cross-functional teams have become ubiquitous because companies need to speed innovations to market, and they’re essential for connecting the right people across an organization. But too many teams ...