Cross-Functional Teams in Hybrid Work
Bridging distances, building success
A panel discussion and a BBQ
Hosted by Skalar and Inventas
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Join us for the next chapter of Build to Last, where Skalar and Inventas continue to unite Oslo's product development community for meaningful discussions and connections.
This time, we're exploring the dynamic landscape of modern collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams in Hybrid Work – an essential conversation for today's evolving workplace. Best of all, it comes with a delicious BBQ on the roof terrace at Mesh.
What to Expect:
Expert panel discussion: Hear diverse perspectives from industry leaders representing hybrid, remote, and office-based work models as they share experiences for effective cross-functional collaboration across physical and digital boundaries.
Interactive Q&A: Engage directly with our panelists, asking your most pressing questions about navigating the complexities of cross-functional teamwork in distributed environments.
Afterwork & Networking: Continue the conversation in a relaxed setting with drinks, light refreshments and BBQ connecting with fellow product development professionals and expanding your network.
Why Attend:
Whether you're leading remote teams, managing in-office collaboration, or balancing a hybrid approach, this event offers practical insights into creating cohesive cross-functional teams regardless of physical location.
Discover how to maintain team culture, ensure clear communication, and drive innovation when team members aren't all under the same roof.
Let's explore how cross-functional collaboration can thrive in today's flexible workplace. Registration below 👇
Time & date
Tuesday 10.06.2025
Doors open at 16:00
Venue
Mesh Nationaltheatret:
Roof Terrace (Weather allowing 😎, otherwise Work Bar)
This is a free event
Speakers
Elizabeth Strand - Panelist
Elizabeth is a design leader with 25 years experience of developing digital services and developing the organisations to delive those services. She co-founded Making Waves (now Noa Ignite). She has driven innovation and digital transformation in cross-functional teams spanning e-commerce, airlines, banking, insurance, logistics and sustainability, in Norway and across the Nordics. She strongly believes that to deliver products that succeed, you need to discover what creates value for the user, and align the strategic initiatives around that. Advocates for communication and collaboration as the key to team success.
Fredrik Scheide - Panelist
Fredrik Scheide has led and built up one of the world's foremost design environments in the public sector, and is currently a special advisor in the new department for user experience in the Norwegian Directorate of Labor and Welfare (NAV). He has broad international experience in strategy, transformation and product and service development in complex organizations. Fredrik is particularly passionate about the development of management models, and is concerned with how good structures and a strong culture facilitate learning, collaboration and real value creation.
Jorunn Øyna - Moderator
Jorunn Øyna is a strategic leader with long experience in innovation, digital transformation, and user-centered change. She has led major initiatives across sectors – from real estate and retail to aviation and public services – always with a focus on creating real value for people and organisations.
Known as a bridge-builder between strategy and execution, tech and people, she brings a clear view of the big picture and a hands-on approach to collaboration. She has extensive experience working in and leading cross-functional, hybrid teams, and focuses on helping them align around strategy, build shared direction, and create value that lasts – for users, employees, and the organisation as a whole.
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We have a limited number of seats, so please register as soon as possible. This will help us ensure there's enough BBQ food for everyone.