Managing a Matrix Team

Matrix management is an effective approach for organizations looking to share employees and resources across different functions. It allows access to specialized knowledge on a temporary basis, offering a more cost-effective alternative to maintaining dedicated teams. In a matrix structure, an individual reports to a primary boss while also working on projects for one or more additional managers. This setup allows teams to leverage diverse skill sets from various disciplines, enhancing the overall strength of the project team.

This Managing a Matrix Team training course is designed to help you master the core concepts of Matrix Management and address complex challenges such as role ambiguity, conflict resolution, and problem-solving. This course offers practical experience with different methods, tools, and techniques, equipping leaders to improve performance, achieve desired results, and approach their roles with confidence.

By attending this Anderson training course, delegates will be able to master the methods, tools and techniques of Matrix management to capitalize on the advantages of flexibility, greater security and control of the project, plus opportunities for their own development. More specifically, they should be able to:

• Differentiate approaches and roles between a traditional manager and a matrix manager
• Apply a variety of practical methods and specific tools and techniques to lead a matrix-based team effectively
• Set up project teams on a temporary and finite basis for the fulfilment of customers’ needs
• Bring specialists together in a new environment to enhance the dynamic and innovative view of problems in a different way
• Motivate diverse and complex teams to solve conflicts themselves without relying on sources outside the matrix