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What is Cross Departmental strategy?

Every great achievement starts with a well-thought-out plan. It can be the launch of a new product, expanding into new markets, or just trying to increase efficiency. You'll need a delicate combination of strategies and tactics to ensure that the journey is smooth and effective.

Developing an effective Cross Departmental strategy can be intimidating, especially when your daily duties demand your attention. To assist you, we've curated a list of examples to inspire your planning process.

You can copy these examples into your preferred app, or alternatively, use Tability to stay accountable.

How to write your own Cross Departmental strategy with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own strategies.

Cross Departmental strategy examples

You will find in the next section many different Cross Departmental tactics. We've included action items in our templates to make it as actionable as possible.

Strategies and tactics for improving professionalism and gaining exposure to other departments

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Develop a professional development plan

    • Identify key competencies and skills needed for professionalism within the organisation
    • Research available courses or workshops that enhance professional skills
    • Allocate weekly time for self-study and skill improvement
    • Seek feedback from peers and superiors on current professional skills
    • Set monthly goals for professional development progress
    • Join a professional network or group related to your field
    • Read industry-relevant books or articles weekly
    • Attend at least one professional conference or seminar annually
    • Prepare a presentation on a relevant topic for a team meeting
    • Review and update professional development plan quarterly

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Engage with cross-departmental projects

    • Identify ongoing projects in other departments where skills may be applied
    • Volunteer for cross-departmental committees or task forces
    • Attend departmental meetings open to all employees
    • Initiate informational interviews with colleagues in different departments
    • Seek a mentor from another department
    • Propose a collaborative project involving multiple departments
    • Offer to lead a cross-departmental workshop or training session
    • Regularly communicate with a liaison from each department
    • Document and share learnings from cross-departmental experiences
    • Reflect monthly on what has been learned from different departments

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Leverage internal communication tools and networks

    • Regularly update personal profile on internal networks like intranet or Slack
    • Subscribe to newsletters or communication channels of other departments
    • Share successes and insights on internal communication platforms
    • Participate in forums or discussion groups within the company
    • Recognise and respond to other departments' successes and milestones
    • Initiate virtual coffee chats with employees from various departments
    • Create a blog post or article for the company’s internal newsletter
    • Actively contribute in companywide meetings or townhalls
    • Request for an introduction to department leaders from your manager
    • Track the impact of internal networking activities on professional growth
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Strategies and tactics for preparing a comprehensive mall review strategy

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Establish a robust mall management structure

    • Appoint a mall general manager to oversee overall operations
    • Set up specialized departments for operations, leasing, marketing, and finance
    • Designate managers for each department to ensure focused leadership
    • Implement weekly cross-departmental meetings for alignment on objectives
    • Create clear reporting structures with department heads reporting to the general manager
    • Conduct quarterly reviews of the management structure to identify areas for improvement
    • Develop a succession plan to maintain leadership continuity
    • Integrate communication and project management tools for improved collaboration
    • Organize bi-annual team-building activities to strengthen team dynamics
    • Set up performance evaluation criteria for department heads

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Maximize tenant occupancy through strategic lease management

    • Establish a dedicated leasing department for managing tenant relations
    • Develop a tenant mix strategy to balance retail, F&B, and service stores
    • Introduce a lease expiry management system for timely renewals and negotiations
    • Set up KPIs for monitoring occupancy rate, lease terms, and tenant satisfaction
    • Conduct market research to identify potential new tenants and sectors to enhance the mall's offering
    • Review and adjust lease terms to reflect current market conditions
    • Implement a feedback system for tenants to express needs and concerns
    • Organize regular tenant meetings to discuss and negotiate leasing issues
    • Provide incentives for anchor tenants to ensure long-term occupancy
    • Develop a contingency plan for managing high vacancy rates

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Enhance financial transparency and operational efficiency

    • Set up a finance and accounting department for revenue and cost management
    • Implement monthly financial reporting to track profitability and operational costs
    • Introduce a centralized billing system for tenant payments
    • Automate vendor and supplier payments to optimize cash flow
    • Conduct regular financial audits to ensure accuracy and compliance
    • Establish an expense management policy for cost control
    • Analyze financial data to identify trends and areas for cost reduction
    • Train staff in financial literacy to enhance fiscal responsibility
    • Create an annual budget plan aligning with mall objectives
    • Integrate accounting software for streamlined financial operations
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How to track your Cross Departmental strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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