#📓 #📄 #🟢 # Working with cross-functional teams ![[calendar-plus.svg]] <small>Feb 12, 2023</small> | ![[calendar-clock.svg]] <small>Feb 12, 2023</small> 🏷️[[Project Management MOC]] **Author(s):** Google Career Certificates **Citation:** Google Career Certificates. (n.d.). *Working with cross-functional teams.* Coursera. https://www.coursera.org/learn/project-management-foundations/supplement/jrw3c/working-with-cross-functional-teams --- # Abstract [[project manager|Project managers]] very often work with [[cross-functional team|cross-functional teams]]. Managing cross-functional teams effectively requires a project manager to clarify goals, get team members with the right skills, measure progress, and recognize efforts. # Notes & Important Ideas ### Clarify goals - Important to make sure each member of the team understands their role, how they support each other, and the shared project goal. - When communicating task or project goals, be sure to identify key items, such as budget, deadlines, quality requirements, or important resources - Encourage team members to ask questions and clarify information. - Continuously check-in with your team to make sure they are staying on track and completing quality work. - Communicate clearly and often to help identify any potential issues or concerns before they arise. ### Get team members with the right skills - Ensure that your team has the right people with the right skill sets needed for the project to succeed ### Measure progress - Keep the team motivated by showing them what they've accomplished - Measure and communicate project progress - Key milestones - Completed project tasks - Meeting project goals on time and within budget - Regularly communicate with team members to check on their progress - If they're not on deadline, ask how you can help them succeed. - Document when tasks and goals are completed and let your team know if the project is on track or not. ### Recognize efforts - Make sure that every team member recognizes the value of their efforts along the way - Build relationships with your team members and learn what makes them feel supported - Give and take feedback - Be mindful of each individual's background, personal identifiers, and work style