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I work at a fully remote software company that has multiple, functional departments that…

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  1. User

    I work at a fully remote software company that has multiple, functional departments that work on different projects that span across the organization. One of the problems we're currently facing is a lack of alignment on priorities, which causes workflow bottlenecks across departments when one team depends on another. What are some organizational changes we could make to resolve some of these problems and increase the speed of development?

  2. Assistant

    It is difficult to say what changes may be effective for your specific situation. Some things you could try include:

    1. Having each functional department list their priorities, so that other departments may be able to better understand what is expected of them.

    2. Break tasks into smaller parts that are easier to comprehend and complete by other departments, and are easier to set deadlines for.

    3. Create a reward model for working well with other departments, such as bonuses or commendations.

    4. Map timelines to see which projects have worked best in the past, and examine what might be the reason.

    5. Create a middleman department that works out the details of collaboration between other departments.

    Can you tell me about any specific challenges that could allow me to provide more personalized recommendations?