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cross-functional competencies

[krɔːs ˈfʌŋkʃənəl kɒmˈpiːtənsiz]
nounfemininepl: cross-functional competencies
competências multifuncionais
1. Skills and abilities that enable professionals to work effectively across different departments, functions, or areas of expertise within an organization
The company prioritizes hiring candidates with cross-functional competencies to improve collaboration between teams.
A empresa prioriza a contratação de candidatos com competências multifuncionais para melhorar a colaboração entre equipes.
2. The capacity to understand and contribute to various business processes beyond one's primary role or department
Developing cross-functional competencies helps employees advance to leadership positions.
Desenvolver competências multifuncionais ajuda os funcionários a avançar para posições de liderança.
Synonyms
interdisciplinary skillstransferable skillsmulti-domain competenciessoft skillscompetências transversaishabilidades interdisciplinares
Antonyms
functional specializationsiloed expertisedepartmental competenciesespecialização funcional

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
competências multifuncionais
Most common usage in Brazilian business context
São Paulo
competências transversais
Alternative term used in corporate environments
Portugal
competências transversais
Preferred term in Portuguese business and educational contexts
General Brazilian
competências interpessoais
When emphasizing interpersonal aspects

Related Idioms & Phrases

wearing multiple hats
breaking down silos
cross-team collaboration
holistic skill development
trabalhar em diferentes áreas
quebrar barreiras departamentais
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