Fill in each blank with a word given below. Change the form of the word if necessary. objective skill appoint specific easy commitment maximize participate staff potential Cross-functional teams are becoming increasingly common in business today. But managing a group made up of (1) from other departments as well as your own can be challenging. It is critical to (2) the contribution of each team member. The first step is to make sure that you have a clear understanding of goals and (3) for the team. Clarify any key points and expectations for the project. If you are responsible for determining who should (4) on the team, consider how each (5) member can help you accomplish the assignments ahead. Keep the team as small as possible while still bringing in all the (6) needed to fulfill objectives. The smaller the team, the (7) it will be to manage and to keep focused on specific tasks. If other departments or senior managers have already (8) some of the members, arrange to meet with those who've been selected. Inform them of the purpose of the project and invite them to the first meeting. Collect information about their (9) skills, how they can be used for the project and how much time they will have to devote to the team. And finally, make sure that each team member and his or her manager understand the time (10) and the importance of this project to the company.