Managing Cross-Functional Collaboration as a Leader

Teamwork is key for any organization’s success, but the real value of a team is maximized when collaboration is optimized, especially when team members bring their expertise from other areas of the business. As a leader, you need to be able to manage cross-functional collaboration, and in this course, Natalie Nixon teaches you the practical skills needed to implement effective techniques to collaborate across different departments within an organization. Learn the important steps of setting up a cross-functional team for success, like taking a skills-first approach, developing the scope of a cross-functional project, and establishing principles, goals, and ownership. Get tips for building team trust, idea generation, and iterative feedback. Plus, learn how to motivate and sustain team commitment through a project.

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Transform Your Innovation Leadership in 2025

Join Dr. Natalie Nixon for a FREE 30-minute webinar introducing the WonderRigor™ Ideas Lab Bootcamp!

December 9, 2025 | 12 PM ET

Learn how successful leaders:

    Drive 17% higher revenue growth through creativity
  • Build innovation-ready teams
  • Lead with confidence in complexity