Cross-functional alignment when priorities clash
When to use
Use when cross-team work is stuck due to conflicting priorities. Most alignment problems are really communication problems — everyone optimizes for their own local metrics.
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Alignment proposal + meeting agenda + RACI matrix + written agreement template
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