Cross-Functional Teams: Driving Innovation and Delivering Shared Goals

Cross-functional teams are a strategic way to bring together employees from different departments to work toward a shared business goal. These teams are typically formed for the duration of a specific project—such as launching a new product—and include members from areas like sales, marketing, and accounting. While they remain part of their primary departments, they collaborate closely to achieve the project’s objectives.

One of the main advantages of cross-functional teams is their flexible structure. They can be connected to a department or another team without altering the company’s main organizational setup. Each team is led by a manager and a deputy, ensuring clear leadership and accountability. The team leader also has the authority to approve workflow requests, working alongside the employee’s direct supervisor.

Bitrix24 supports these teams by automatically creating dedicated chats and channels for each team. As team composition changes, members are automatically updated, ensuring seamless communication. Only users with the appropriate permissions can create or modify teams, maintaining control and structure.

Cross-functional teams are temporary by nature and can be easily removed from the company structure once the project is complete. This makes them a highly adaptable and efficient solution for managing complex, multi-department initiatives.