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#148 Streamlining Cross-Team Coordination: Save Time, Catch Details That Matter

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In this episode of the Humanizing Work Show, Peter and Richard delve into the often messy world of cross-team coordination. While collaborating within a team has its challenges, coordinating between teams can feel like navigating a maze—too much information, missed details, and meetings that waste everyone's time.

We explore why common approaches to cross-team coordination often fall short:

  • Unstructured Meetings: Regular cross-team meetings without a clear agenda can lead to irrelevant discussions and overlooked critical topics.
  • Overloading with Details: Sharing full backlogs or all team details creates noise, making it hard to identify what's truly important for coordination.

    • To overcome these pitfalls, we introduce a streamlined approach to cross-team meetings that saves time and ensures no important details are missed. By visualizing the agenda—not every team's workload—you can focus on what truly requires coordination.

    What You'll Learn:

    • A Simple Coordination Model: Discover how we at Humanizing Work use five key areas to effectively coordinate within our small team.
    • A Complex Coordination Strategy: Learn about a real-world example where a dozen teams improved their cross-team meetings using visual tools and a structured agenda.
    • Practical Tips: Get actionable advice on setting up your own efficient cross-team coordination meetings.

      • If you've ever left a cross-team meeting feeling like it was a waste of time or worried that something important was overlooked, this episode is for you.

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      Join us as we make cross-team coordination more human, effective, and efficient—saving you time and ensuring every crucial detail is captured.

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