Cross-Functional Collaboration: The Keys to Success

By Maya Ziv at Corporate Counsel at Helix. I had thought that my background in science and specialty in complex contracting at law firms prepared me to be an expert in-house attorney. It wasn't until I joined the startup world that I realized that my expertise couldn't just live in a vacuum. I've learned the key to success in any organization is working across cross-functional teams effectively. In other words, it's crucial to work with people from different functional areas of the company (for example, Engineering, Marketing, Product, Business Development, Customer Success), and understand how these individual team goals contribute to the organization's overall mission and goals. In this chat, I want you to walk away with: Confidence in how to interact with functional leaders and manage their expectations How to keep common goals in mind while working with functional teams on their departmental goals Tools for collaboration and building trust, respect, and willingness from cross-functional teams Tips for effective communication across teams, understanding how to approach and work with individuals stakeholders