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When people from different departments and teams come together and work toward a common goal, they can push boundaries, be more productive at work, and bring more innovative ideas to the table.

However, cross-functional collaboration is easier said than done. Working with people from different backgrounds, work cultures, and industries means that you have to manage conflicting communication methods, leadership styles, prioritization practices, and so on. This may also mean you need to use more advanced tools and project management workflow to tackle the added complexity of team management. Here are some tips on how you can improve your cross-team collaboration, especially in matrix organizational structures.

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