The Cross-Functional Manager: Developing Relationships for Effective Cross-Functional Management

The Cross-Functional Manager: Developing Relationships for Effective Cross-Functional Management is designed to equip managers with the tools and strategies needed to overcome the challenges of leading and coordinating across multiple teams and functions.

This workshop focuses on building strong interpersonal relationships, fostering collaboration, and addressing the dynamic issues that hinder cross-functional effectiveness.

Participants will explore how to align diverse teams to achieve shared goals in innovation, quality, cost efficiency, and delivery, while mastering techniques to manage business processes across traditional functional boundaries.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the core principles of cross-functional management and how it enhances organizational effectiveness.

2. Identify common challenges that hinder multi-team collaboration and develop strategies to address them.

3. Strengthen interpersonal and relationship-building skills to foster trust and cooperation among diverse teams.

4. Apply cross-functional management techniques to align goals related to innovation, quality, cost efficiency, and delivery.

5. Develop systems and processes to manage business activities across traditional functional boundaries effectively.

6. Enhance their ability to lead in dynamic environments, improving overall team performance and organizational outcomes.