#13: What does cross-functional really mean?
Lance Dacy joins Brian to dig into cross-functionality.

Mountain Goat Software's Agile Mentors Podcast is for agilists of all levels. Whether you’re new to agile and Scrum or have years of experience, listen in to find answers to your questions and new ways to succeed with agile.
Brian Milner is a trainer at Mountain Goat Software. Each episode features a guest co-host to discuss different aspects of agile as well as address your questions.
Lance Dacy joins Brian to dig into cross-functionality.
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