cross-functional gathering

[/krɔːs ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ˈɡæðərɪŋ/]
nounpl: cross-functional gatherings
reunião multifuncional
1. A meeting or assembly that brings together people from different departments, teams, or areas of expertise within an organization to collaborate on a specific goal or project
The cross-functional gathering brought together members from marketing, engineering, and sales to discuss the new product launch strategy.
A reunião multifuncional reuniu membros do marketing, engenharia e vendas para discutir a estratégia de lançamento do novo produto.
2. An event designed to facilitate communication and cooperation between distinct professional groups or specializations
We organized a cross-functional gathering to break down silos between departments and improve internal communication.
Organizamos uma reunião multifuncional para quebrar barreiras entre departamentos e melhorar a comunicação interna.
In Brazilian corporate culture, cross-functional gatherings are increasingly valued as organizations move toward more collaborative, agile work models. The term reflects modern management practices influenced by international business standards. In the USA, these meetings are standard practice in tech and startup industries but are becoming mainstream across all sectors. The concept emphasizes breaking down departmental barriers and fostering innovation through diverse perspectives.
NYC Slang
cross-functional pow-wow, all-hands huddle, or just 'the big meeting'
Synonyms / Sinônimos
interdepartmental meetingmultidisciplinary meetingcross-team assemblycollaborative meetingintegrated team meeting
Antonyms / Antônimos
departmental meetingsiloed meetingsingle-function meetingisolated team meeting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reunião multifuncional
Standard business Portuguese used in corporate settings across Brazil
São Paulo
reunião multidepartamental or encontro cross-funcional
Often uses English term directly in business hubs; multidepartamental is also common
Rio de Janeiro
reunião multifuncional
Standard usage in corporate environments
Portugal
reunião multifuncional or reunião interdepartamental
Both terms used; Portuguese business culture often prefers more formal terminology

Related Words

cross-functional teamcollaborationinterdepartmentalstakeholder meetingbrainstorming sessionworkshop

Related Idioms & Phrases

breaking down silos
bringing everyone to the table
joining forces across departments
putting heads together
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