This course explains the various development stages of cross-functional teams and the risks at each stage. It also identifies the key abilities a cross-functional leader should have and outlines best practices for cross-functional team success.
Description
Managing cross-functional teams can be challenging as individuals from different departments and different levels of the organisation work around a common goal. Each phase of a cross-functional team's development has associated risks, and steering the team through these phases requires special leadership characteristics and management techniques. This course explains the various development stages of cross-functional teams and the risks at each stage. It also identifies the key abilities a cross-functional leader should have and outlines best practices for cross-functional team success.
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This online course forms part of the SkillsNet short course suite.
Please note this course is only available to CPA Australia members.
Learning objectives
- Sequence examples of stages in the life of a cross-functional team
- Match examples of problems with stages of cross-functional team development
- Recognise examples of how to manage cross-functional teams successfully in a scenario
Audience
Individuals who want to develop or refine their skills for developing, utilising, managing, and leading cross-functional teams within their organisation