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Introduction

Cross-functional teams are a common element of many successful organizations. They can be highly efficient and effective when managed skillfully, but they’re not easy to create or maintain. In this article, we will explore nine management skills necessary for successful cross-functional teams: leadership, communication, conflict resolution, decisiveness (or getting it done), adaptability (being flexible), self-awareness (being objective about yourself), understanding the company’s business model and goals (knowing what needs doing next), problem solving skills).

Leadership

Leadership is a skill that you can learn. It’s not just about managing people or getting the job done. Leading means motivating others to achieve your goals, even if they’re not directly related to their day-to-day duties.

Leadership comes in many forms, including:

Management skills – knowing how to delegate tasks efficiently and effectively; setting clear expectations for your team members; providing direction and feedback when necessary; providing support when needed (e.g., coaching employees on career paths)

Communication skills – listening effectively so that you understand what others are saying before responding; speaking clearly and persuasively with customers/clients/colleagues/employees etcetera

Communication

Communication is a two-way street. You need to be able to clearly and concisely convey your thoughts, ideas and concerns to the team so they can understand what you’re trying to accomplish. Effective communication is not just about speaking up; it’s also about listening well. In order for this process to work effectively, you’ll want to practice active listening skills:

Paraphrase back what someone has said until they have time or energy left in their voice (or if using text chat). This will help them feel heard and understood!

Ask questions about how something was communicated so that there isn’t any confusion later on down the road when things get tense in meetings or interactions with other people outside the organization who may not know as much about what’s going on behind closed doors as those inside do!

Conflict resolution

Conflict resolution is a skill that can be learned, developed and practiced. It’s something that comes with experience.

Conflict resolution is an essential management skill for any cross-functional team to master. Conflicts happen in every organization at some point or another — whether it’s conflict between two members of your team or between you and someone outside of your organization (for example, when working on new technology).

If you haven’t yet learned how to resolve conflict effectively within yourself or others, then it’s time for some training!

Decisiveness

Decisiveness is an important skill that can help you make better decisions as a team member.

Deciding on the right thing to do, when other people or your boss might disagree with you is a crucial part of being an effective leader. It’s important not only because it helps your team feel like they’re working towards something together and makes them more likely to stay motivated over time, but also because it shows them how much respect you have for their opinions and makes them more likely to follow your lead later on in life (and beyond).

Make sure that whatever decision has been made is based on solid reasoning—not just because someone else said so or whatever happened last time around!

Adaptability

You need to be able to adapt in order to succeed. It’s a skill that will help you in your career, but also one that is essential for success as a cross-functional team member.

Adaptability is at the heart of successful cross-functional teams because it allows them to work together effectively in different environments and situations. The ability to change and adjust, even when things aren’t going well or according to plan, is key for any team member who wants their job done right (and done well).

Self-awareness

Self-awareness is the ability to understand your own thoughts, feelings and behaviors. It’s crucial for managing yourself, your emotions, and your relationships with others. Self-reflection is one of the most important skills that can be developed through self-awareness.

Self-reflection helps you become aware of how you think about things—and what influences those thoughts or actions. This helps you make better decisions based on facts rather than emotions or beliefs that may have been formed in childhood or by society at large (for example: “women aren’t good at math”).

Emotional intelligence

You may have heard of emotional intelligence, or EI. It’s the ability to identify your own emotions, recognize the emotions of others, and manage them appropriately.

Emotional intelligence is a skill that can be learned and improved over time—and it’s an important one to have when managing cross-functional teams.

Understanding the company’s business model and goals

Understanding the company’s business model and goals is a must. It is important to know what the company’s goals are and how they align with your own personal goals. You need to know how your team’s goals align with the company’s goals.

Problem-solving skills

Problem-solving skills are a critical part of any cross-functional team. When you’re working on a problem, it’s important to keep an open mind and approach the situation from different angles. If someone has an idea that seems like it might work, but they’re not sure whether or not it will actually work, don’t try to force them into coming up with something else—let them do their thing!

If you want your team members’ ideas and opinions about things like this (or anything else) then make sure everyone has access: don’t just talk through problems behind closed doors; instead have meetings where everyone can voice their thoughts freely without feeling like they’re being judged or criticized by other people in the room. This will help improve communication between departments while also giving each member room within which they can contribute effectively at work—and ultimately lead towards better results overall!

Cross-functional teams exist in many successful organizations, and they can be highly efficient and effective when managed skillfully.

Cross-functional teams are a key part of many successful organizations. They’re effective because they allow people to work together on projects that require different skills and expertise, which can help the team achieve its goals more efficiently than if each person worked on his or her own.

A cross-functional team is made up of people with different backgrounds, but with complementary skills and perspectives. The way these groups are structured varies greatly from one organization to another—for example, some companies might divide their employees into functional teams based on their role within the company (e.g., finance vs marketing). In other cases you may see cross-functional teams organized by function rather than departmental level; this makes sense when you want your business leaders to have visibility over all aspects of their departments’ work but still maintain some degree of autonomy so they can make decisions quickly without consulting too many others first (and slowing down progress).

Conclusion

In the end, you need to be able to manage your team well. If you’re not sure where to start, study up on the skills mentioned above and find a way to incorporate them into your own management style. Then, if you have any questions about how these skills might apply specifically to your situation or industry, reach out so we can talk about them!