Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
cross functional learning
English answer:
interdisciplinary learning
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fareedeh ghassemi (X)
Dec 23, 2003 12:56
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English term
fareedeh ghassemi (X)
cross functional learning
English
Social Sciences
Education / Pedagogy
Personal learning can result in organizational cross functional learning.
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interdisciplinary learning
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54 mins
Pippin Michelli
Native in English
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English
Specializes in field
Art & architectural history, methodology
Native in: English 
Works in: French to English, English
versatile/multi-purpose skills
Personal learning can result in skills/knowledge that can be applied in a variety of ways. The emphasis here is on the function or use of the skills/learning, rather than the discipline.
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An employee can learn to do a variety of jobs (fulfill a variety of functions)
This helps teamwork, provides a big-picture knowledge of the company's performance, and enables employees to ask better questions and/or rotate positions to alleviate burnout.
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