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Cross-Functional

[kraws, kros fuhngk-shuh-nl]

Definition of Cross-Functional

Synonym for Self-Contained.

Examples

It does not mean that everyone on the Team has all the skills; it means that the Team has all the skills as a collective – so a cross-functional team is often referred to as “self-contained.”

Related Terms

External Sources

  1. Is Your Scrum Team Really Cross-Functional and Self-Organized? Find Out Now.
  2. Scrum Speak: Self-Contained and Self-Organized Teams

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"Cross-Functional." ScrumDictionary.com. AccessedJan 23, 2022.https://scrumdictionary.com/term/cross-functional/.