Q. What is the best way to foster better cross-departmental collaboration as an organization grows?
It is said that families who eat together stay together, we see this philosophy extending to the work place as well. Encouraging this informal bonding could be the backbone to fostering connections between individuals... which would eventually lead to collaboration across groups and departments.
Having shared goals with measurable targets across functions / departments would cement such informal efforts.
On a lighter note, one of my earlier managers once commented that she almost felt compelled to encourage the frequent smoke breaks that people took, several times a day. You often notice people bonding over a cigarette discussing politics, personal lives and a ton of other topics... including work. A rather valid observation she (my ex-manager) made !
It is said that families who eat together stay together, we see this philosophy extending to the work place as well. Encouraging this informal bonding could be the backbone to fostering connections between individuals... which would eventually lead to collaboration across groups and departments.
Having shared goals with measurable targets across functions / departments would cement such informal efforts.
On a lighter note, one of my earlier managers once commented that she almost felt compelled to encourage the frequent smoke breaks that people took, several times a day. You often notice people bonding over a cigarette discussing politics, personal lives and a ton of other topics... including work. A rather valid observation she (my ex-manager) made !
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