This guideline will be of value to organizations of all sizes, types, and industries that are considering, or already have implemented, cross-functional teams. It will help organizations understand:

• the value and benefits of cross-functional teams;
• the prerequisites for high-performing crossfunctional teams;
• guidelines and best practices for planning,
• organizing, building, maintaining, and evaluating cross-functional teams;
• basic group problem-solving tools and the requirements for effective group process and decision making;
• the importance of accommodating and balancing individual, team, and organizational needs;
• why cross-functional teams can fail; and
• the contribution management accountants can make.

This guideline will also assist the crossfunctional teams themselves, including helping them achieve a well-defined mandate, with specific, meaningful expectations and time lines.

Contributors: Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
Categories: Whitepaper
SRC Type: Sourcing Management, Stakeholder Engagement