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Cross-functional Management

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Ready-to-use training
Duration
3 x 1/2 Day
Reference
8550-3LC
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For whom ?

Who is this pro training aimed at?

  • Manager of cross-functional, functional, or operational processes.
  • Project manager
  • Responsible for cross-functional activities (IT, HR, Marketing, etc.)
  • All cross-functional managers
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Program

The program of training

In an environment of change, constant adaptation and unprecedented events, working in cross-functional teams is strategic.

The aim of this course is to enable participants to gain a better understanding of the environment, context and scope of their cross-functional missions, and to approach them with the appropriate tools and an effective methodology.

Great value is placed on exchanges between participants and their contributions to group activities.

Dynamic and operational, this course alternates theoretical input, operational tools and role-playing exercises based on real-life cross-functional management cases.

1 - Position yourself as a strategist in your cross-functional mission
  • Working cross-functionally in a complex environment.
  • Clarifying your cross-functional mission and developing best practices.
  • Defining an approach strategy for your mission based on contributors' challenges.
2 - Act as a leader to influence stakeholders
  • Exerting influence over interlocutors with different frames of reference.
  • Transposing to participants' real-life situations.
3 - Manage the cross-functional mission for performance
  • Identify the various coordination mechanisms within the organisation.
  • Ensure information flow to enhance performance.
4 - Communicate with impact to foster cooperation
  • Fostering cross-functional cooperation and understanding the importance of relationships.
  • Conducting a cooperation diagnosis for each stakeholder and defining an appropriate action plan.
  • Building trust with non-hierarchical counterparts and overcoming their resistance.
Objectives

The objectives of the training

  • Positioning yourself in your cross-functional management role and defining your intervention strategy.
  • Developing your influence without hierarchical authority.
  • Ensuring cross-functional coordination.
  • Developing cooperative behaviours with stakeholders and their superiors.
  • Communicating effectively to develop autonomy and confidence.
Strong points

The strengths of the training

  • Self-assessment of your qualities and needs as a cross-functional manager.
  • 10.5 hours of live classes, training and group exercises.
  • 3h30 of individual work between sessions to help you apply and consolidate your learning.
  • An activity pack to accompany the entire training course, including a post-training implementation guide
  • This learning journey is eligible for 7 PDUs in the Power Skills area and 7 PDUs in the Ways of Working area, to maintain your PMP or PgMP certification.
Cross-functional Management