How can companies ensure that interdepartmental meetings are not just a box-ticking exercise, but truly drive innovation and cross-functional collaboration within the organization?

Companies can ensure that interdepartmental meetings drive innovation and collaboration by setting clear objectives and goals for each meeting, encouraging open communication and idea-sharing among team members, assigning action items and follow-up tasks to ensure accountability, and regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the meetings in achieving desired outcomes. Additionally, leaders can create a culture that values collaboration and innovation, provide resources and support for cross-functional projects, and recognize and reward employees who contribute to successful interdepartmental collaboration.