You are a manager overseeing a cross$-$functional team that includes members from different departments and locations. The team is responsible for a critical project, but there

have been issues with communication, leading to delays, misunderstandings, and a decrease in team morale. As part of your management role, you need to address these communication challenges to ensure the project's success. Based on the given situation address following questions:

$($a$)$ Describe how you would approach improving the communication process within the cross$-$functional team.

$(6)$ Identify the key communication barriers that need to be addressed and propose a strategic plan to enhance communication effectiveness.

$($c$)$ Discuss the specific tools, channels, and techniques you would employ to foster better collaboration and information flow among team members.

$($d$)$ Additionally, outline how you would encourage open feedback, handle conflicts that arise due to communication issues, and measure the success of your communication improvement $11$tatives