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title: "What is a cross-functional team in Scrum?"
description: "In Scrum, a [Cross-Functional](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/cross-functional/) team is a group of individuals with diverse skills and expertise who work together to deliver a product [Increment](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/increment/). This team structure is designed to maximise collaboration and efficiency by including all the necessary skills to…"
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/what-is-a-cross-functional-team-in-scrum/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: "Additional Rules / Cross-Functional"
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# What is a cross-functional team in Scrum?

In Scrum, a [Cross-Functional](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/cross-functional/) team is a group of individuals with diverse skills and expertise who work together to deliver a product [Increment](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/increment/). This team structure is designed to maximise collaboration and efficiency by including all the necessary skills to complete the work without relying on external help.

The diversity within a [Cross-Functional](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/cross-functional/) team means that all aspects of the [Project](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/project/) can be addressed internally, leading to a more streamlined and cohesive [Workflow](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/workflow/). By having all required skills within one team, Scrum reduces the need for external dependencies, which can often cause delays and miscommunication.