How do you resolve a cross-team dependency in scaled agile?

This tests your ability to navigate organizational complexity, take ownership beyond your team, and balance process with pragmatism. A strong answer outlines a tiered approach: first, validate the blocker and attempt direct engineer-to-engineer contact. If that fails, escalate through channels like Scrum of Scrums or PM syncs. Concurrently, propose technical de-risking solutions like API contracts, feature flags, or temporary stubs to unblock your team. The red flag is immediately escalating to managers or waiting passively.