Who makes the final call?
Unclear decision-making authority creates post-meeting confusion where everyone thought someone else was responsible. The first two minutes of every cross-functional meeting should answer three questions: Why are we here? Who makes the final call? What does success look like?
Take Action: Create a one-sentence purpose statement for your next cross-functional meeting. Include who has decision-making authority. Share it in the meeting invitation so everyone arrives aligned on objectives and ownership.