Based on the current system set in place, cross-departmental communication can be improved. Creating ideas or thoughtful solutions, such as the use of CB Radios to discuss important relevant details that are unable to wait to be relayed via email notifications. Continual learning programs such as training helps to create a stronger understanding of any new technologies or programs that are used on property, teamwork, and team building are essential for a business to function at its highest level. (Cross-departmental collaboration: 12 tips to foster it at work, 2021) I like this reference, as it shows that Internal collaboration can help teammates feel inclusive in decision-making, not necessarily forcing them, but rather encouraging them. Staying up to date on information and remaining open to change helps the team feel connected and feel as though they are achieving progress rather than performing the same month after month or year after year. A monthly meeting should take place between store managers (such as in the merchandise department of Universal) so that everyone can collaborate on new procedures that are to be set in place, and work on how to make things run more efficiently based on individual store based needs.

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