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Goal driven cross-functional collaboration in modern product management

Are you on the lookout to launch a successful product? Do you want to know how to make sure that your entire team is aligned towards achieving one goal? In order to create successful products, it's essential that you have a process in place for effective cross-functional collaboration. Learn how to get buy-in from stakeholders, roll out your product successfully, and more.
VLAD ILCHENKO

Group Product Manager, TikTok Shop

Outline of the key points:

1. What is goal driven cross-functional collaboration and why do we need it in product management today?

2. The benefits of goal driven cross-functional collaboration

3. How to set up goals and objectives for your team that will promote collaboration

4. Tips for maintaining a collaborative environment within your team

5. Tools and techniques for tracking progress on collaborative goals.


Too often, product managers are solely responsible for the success (or failure) of a product. But in today's world, that's just not feasible - products are too complexTo create a great product, you need to have a cross-functional team that works together towards a common goal.

In this blog post, we'll explore what goal-driven collaboration looks like in modern product management, and how you can achieve it in your own organization. 🚀🚀

Product managers today face challenges that are more complex and cross-functional than ever before. In order to meet these challenges, product managers need to be able to rely on cross-functional collaboration. Goal driven cross-functional collaboration is a process whereby teams work together to achieve a common goal. This type of collaboration is essential in product management because it allows for the sharing of knowledge and ideas, and it enables team members to pool their expertise in order to solve problems. 


Setting up goals and objectives for your team that will promote collaboration can be a challenge, but it is essential in order to create a cohesive and effective team. It is important to remember that the goals and objectives should be aligned with the overall strategy of the company, and they should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. In addition, it is important to ensure that all team members have a clear understanding of the goals and objectives, and that they buy into the vision. 🧭🚦

Maintaining a collaborative environment within your team can be challenging, but there are a few things you can do to encourage collaboration. First, it is important to create an open and inclusive environment where all voices are heard. Second, you need to make sure that everyone on the team feels like they are valued and that their contributions are important. Finally, you need to provide opportunities for team members to work together on tasks and projects. 


There are a number of tools and techniques that you can use to track progress on collaborative goals. One approach is to use a project management tool like JIRA, Confluence or Asana. Another approach is to create a shared document or spreadsheet where team members can track progress on tasks. Finally, you can hold regular status meetings where team members give updates on their progress. Whatever approach you choose, it is important to make sure that everyone on the team has visibility into the progress being made. Goal driven cross-functional collaboration is essential in product management today, and there are a number of things you can do to encourage it. By setting up clear goals and objectives, creating an inclusive environment, and providing opportunities for teamwork, you can foster a collaborative culture within your team. And by tracking progress using tools and techniques, you can ensure that your team stays on track to reach its goals.


Case study: Underwood Brewing Co.