Managing a Matrix Team

Matrix management is ideal in organizations for sharing employees and resources across functions. It offers access to specialized knowledge on a temporary basis while being more cost-effective than relying on dedicated teams. In a Matrix structure, an individual has a primary report-to boss while also working for one or more managers, typically on projects. This gives the team the ability to draw upon diverse skill sets from multiple disciplines, strengthening the project team. This practice-laden training course enables delegates to master the essential concepts of Matrix Management and how organizations can effectively deal with complex issues like problems, role ambiguity and conflicts. It provides trainees with the opportunity to experience different methods, tools and techniques which will enable leaders to improve performance, achieve desired results and approach the role 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

This Anderson training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals who are involved in Matrix Management and who want to understand, implement and improve the latest Matrix Management concepts, processes and ideas. For example:

• Senior Executives
• Line & Functional Managers
• Project Managers
• Group Leaders and Team personnel
• Shift and Supervisory staff

Amongst a wide range of valuable topics, the following will be prioritised:

• 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