Matrix Working - a personal effectiveness program
Individuals working within a matrix organization structure need different personal effectiveness skills to get things done. Our “matrix working” personal skills development program is designed to allow participants to develop and practice a range of techniques and personal skills that work well in a complex matrix environment.
Introducing the Matrix Pyramid®
As always we can tailor programs to your specific needs and challenges. Workshops targeted at this level of matrix management skill typically answer the following questions:
- Why do we have a matrix and what is in it for me and for the organization?
- How do I live with responsibility and accountability but without authority?
- I have multiple bosses. I feel overworked and unable to escalate effectively - what can I do?
- How can I function effectively within a business structure that lacks clear reporting lines and when I continually have to get things done with people in other departments?
- When people have agreed to do things, how can I improve the likelihood that they will actually deliver?
- Why do I find it easier to get on with some people and not others, and how can I change my own style to work more effectively with people with whom I don't make a natural connection?
- How can I best influence someone when separated by distance culture time and technology?
- How can I improve my personal effectiveness, my worth and my profile in a business that is increasingly facing "global" challenges requiring international co-operation?
- Why do we have to do it differently -- the previous structure seemed far easier, and more effective?
- How can we reduce disagreements and eliminate unnecessary conflict in the organization?
Many companies have introduced matrix organization structures to increase flexibility and responsiveness and to break down barriers between the old vertical business "silos". A lack of matrix management capability can reverse this, causing delay, increased cost and lower job satisfaction. Make sure you have built the people capability to make the matrix structure work.
To discuss your specific needs in matrix management, matrix teams or matrix working personal effectiveness training please, call us now
Find out more about our ideas, articles, podcasts and cartoons about matrix management in the ideas section of our site and at our specialized matrix management blog Life in a Matrix
If you are looking for a matrix skills trainer or conference speaker on the subject of matrix management or matrix organization structures please check out our conference speakers section
