Cross-Functional Collaboration: The Keys to Success

Maya Ziv

Cross-Functional Collaboration: The Keys to Success

I had thought that my background in science and specialty in complex contracting at law firms prepared me to be an expert in-house attorney. It wasn't until I joined the startup world that I realized that my expertise couldn't just live in a vacuum. I've learned the key to success in any organization is working across cross-functional teams effectively. In other words, it's crucial to work with people from different functional areas of the company (for example, Engineering, Marketing, Product, Business Development, Customer Success), and understand how these individual team goals contribute to the organization's overall mission and goals.

In this chat, I want you to walk away with:

Confidence in how to interact with functional leaders and manage their expectations
How to keep common goals in mind while working with functional teams on their departmental goals
Tools for collaboration and building trust, respect, and willingness from cross-functional teams
Tips for effective communication across teams, understanding how to approach and work with individuals stakeholders

Meet The Speaker

Maya Ziv

Corporate Counsel at Helix

Maya is Corporate Counsel at Helix, where she advises various groups across the company on legal issues, including compliance with regulations, privacy concerns, and contracting. While her background in bioengineering, public relations, and BigLaw firms have taught her the basics of communications and the practice of law in the life sciences industry, she believes the best companies have employees that leverage their own experience and skillsets in combination with curiosity and continuous learning from their co-workers. Working cross-functionally is a keystone of Maya's practice, from day-to-day advice to long-term projects.