For any engineering department to be truly effective, strong cross-functional relationships must be developed with other departments. And while vital, forming relationships with product, design, marketing, sales, customer support, etc, can bring all kinds of unforeseen challenges. In this panel, we’ll explore how engineering departments can form strong relationships with other teams. We’ll discuss how to articulate and communicate engineering’s priorities and concerns, how to understand the perspectives of other departments, and how to avoid common mistakes when collaborating with other departments.