cross-functional training
[krɔːs ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ˈtreɪnɪŋ]
nounpl: cross-functional trainings
treinamento multifuncional
1. A training program that teaches employees skills and knowledge related to different departments or functions within an organization, enabling them to perform multiple roles and understand how different parts of the business operate
The company implemented cross-functional training to help employees understand the workflow between marketing and sales departments.
A empresa implementou treinamento multifuncional para ajudar os funcionários a entender o fluxo de trabalho entre os departamentos de marketing e vendas.
2. Professional development that breaks down silos between departments by teaching employees about processes, responsibilities, and challenges of other functional areas
Through cross-functional training, software developers learned about customer service requirements.
Por meio do treinamento multifuncional, desenvolvedores de software aprenderam sobre os requisitos do atendimento ao cliente.
Cross-functional training has become increasingly important in Brazilian and American corporate culture as companies seek to improve collaboration and agility. In Brazil, this approach is valued for promoting teamwork ('trabalho em equipe') and reducing departmental hierarchies. In the USA, it's often linked to concepts of innovation and employee engagement. Both cultures view it as essential for employee career development and organizational efficiency.
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