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Some evidence that "cross-functional teams" are BS

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Ted Bauer
Jun 23, 2015
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Cross-Functional Teams Are Mostly BS

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This is just one example of the dysfunction that exists in cross-functional teams. In a detailed study of 95 teams in 25 leading corporations, chosen by an independent panel of academics and experts, I found that nearly 75% of cross-functional teams are dysfunctional. They fail on at least three of five criteria: 1.) meeting a planned budget; …

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