YES NO In my organization…
1. …expectations across teams and individuals in different job disciplines are defined and consistently met.
2. …work received from dependent teams (or individuals) consistently meets agreed upon acceptance criteria.
3. …tracking and reporting work items by milestones or checkpoints is timely and all affected parties are informed.
4. …priorities across groups are clearly defined.
5. …escalation procedures are defined early.
6. …shared goals are specific, success criteria are measurable, and these items are published for everyone.
7. …changes are clearly communicated to affected team members and timely notification occurs to gather their input and determine impact.
8. …“customer” priorities, requirements, and acceptance criteria are specifically defined.
9. …collaboration risks are identified for each milestone (or checkpoint) and contingency plans are proposed.
10. …individuals and decision makers accountable for specific work items are identified and communicated to all parties along with their contact information, role and responsibilities.
11. …determination of how important information or status will be shared, and who needs to receive it, is specified early in the collaboration.

TOTAL — Number answered with ‘No’:

Rank your total on the following scale:

Immediate Need: 9-11 points

  • Cross Group Collaboration can be customized and delivered in your organization within weeks of contacting us. You can expect immediate results with changes in your teams visible by the next day and lasting results as well, thanks to the long-term impact of the tools and the new behaviors learned.

Urgent Need: 6-8 points

  • Cross Group Collaboration reverses the negative trend you’re on by giving everyone practical tools to define: shared goals, priorities, change and risk management issues, as well as determine the best way to communicate.

Evaluation Recommended: 4-5 points

  • Cross Group Collaboration helps any organization step back and evaluate areas for improvement. Further evaluation could help make connections between the Cross Group Collaboration tools and your business.

Modest to None: 3 or fewer points

  • Cross Group Collaboration could be a great addition to your already successful organization. Review your “no” answers and consider the cost of them. That will help you decide if further action is necessary.

For more information, read up on The Need or contact us to discuss your organization’s situation in a one-on-one consultation today.