The Structure
This comprehensive Anderson training course consists of two modules which can be booked as a 10 Day Training event, or as individual, 5 Day training courses.
Training Course Outline
Amongst a wide range of valuable topics, the following will be prioritised:
Module 1: Managing a Matrix Team
- Getting a grasp on Matrix Teams by addressing the 5W1H (What, Who, When, Where, Why & How) elements
- Optimize outputs of matrix management by capitalizing on the advantages and challenges of matrix teams
- Differentiate between Matrix and Traditional teams from leadership, decision making and collaboration perspectives
- Exercise appropriate level of involvement and control as a matrix team leader
- Implement business change through the use of project teams in project and line management structures coexisting
- Practice key behaviours and skills of matrix leadership and management to deliver superior organizational performance
- Managing projects: Lifecycle, tools, triple constraints and critical success factors
- Master tools and techniques and communicate for an enhanced connectivity, high-performing Matrix-based team
- Manage cultural diversity at work through advanced Matrix Leadership capability
- Application Planning - Developing a practical application plan focused on your own specific matrix team
Module 2: Cross-Functional Management: Principles, Processes and Success
- What is and Why Cross-functional Management?
- The time-tested Principles from a top organisation in the world
- Principles and winning conditions of matrix management
- Cross-functional management and its related customer experience
- Effects of cross-functional management on the allocation of roles and responsibilities, the sharing and processing of information, and the distribution of power and accountability
- Strategic Cross-functional Management
- Cross-functional Customer Service and Quality
- Cross-functional Systems Approach
- Cross-functional Cooperation and Training
- The Toyota Way