How to fast track early innovation

Section 3 : Leverage cross-functional teams

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Cross-functional teams bring together diverse skills and perspectives, encouraging creativity and accelerating problem-solving. Fast-track the development and implementation of innovative ideas by leveraging the strengths of different team members.

Form teams that include members from various departments such as marketing, engineering, and design. Encourage them to collaborate on projects, share insights and brainstorm solutions. This multidisciplinary approach enhances creativity and speeds up the innovation process. As a startup, however, you might not have departments yet because you have not grown enough to establish formal divisions. Nonetheless, you can still cultivate cross-functional teams by bringing together individuals with diverse skills and backgrounds. This allows you to leverage varied perspectives and expertise just as you would in an established business, breaking down organisational barriers and building a dynamic environment where innovation can flourish.

Siloed teams can limit the flow of ideas and slow down innovation. Leveraging cross-functional teams ensures a holistic approach to problem-solving and accelerates the path from concept to execution.

 

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