Cross Functional Collaboration Flashcards

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collaborate with other functions

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built strong relationship through regular communication, aligning goals, and work together to address any challenges

Regular meetings, cross-functional brainstorming sessions, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving

Smooth execution ultimately driving company success

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advocate for engineering needs to senior leadership?

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data-driven insights and clear business cases , demonstrating how it aligns with company’s strategic goals

Demonstrating ROI helps secure leadership buy-in.

Hiring a contractor for urgent engineering needs when new project came and we lost couple of trained team resources in India

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How do you ensure effective communication between engineering and non-technical teams?

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I simplify technical concepts for non-engineering teams using visuals, analogies, and structured communication. Q&A sessions for better understanding

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How do you align engineering efforts with customer and market demands

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Close collaboration with sales and marketing helps anticipate future needs (Micro Grid standard soln)

Sales team - Entelysis replacement for retrofit projects

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Challenges in working with cross-functional teams

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unclear ownership and accountability, decision-making delays, and misaligned priorities

clearly define R&R, show them the bigger picture and solid inter team processes

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Relationship building

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Trust and transparency

Regular communication

Ex: BC hydro, Verrus

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