Managing in a Matrixed Organization
41mIntermediate2019-02-06
Authors

Mike Figliuolo
Founder and Managing Director of thoughtLEADERS, LLC
Course details
Matrixed organizations are challenging to run, but offer more efficiency, innovation, and leadership development than traditional vertical reporting structures. Whether you're leading a matrixed organization or you're a team member in one, you need to understand how matrixed organizations work, what the common pitfalls are when running and working in them, and how you can get the greatest benefits from their design. In this course, instructor Mike Figliuolo explains how to manage matrixed employees, excel as an employee in a formal or informal matrix, and capitalize on the unique opportunities that a matrix offers, including the ability to reach a larger network and learn more about more aspects of the business.
Learning objectives
Identify examples of a matrixed organization.
Explore the best ways to lead employees through delegating and trusting.
Discover why it is important for matrixed employees to clarify their responsibilities.
Examine the importance of clear accountabilities when working in informal matrices.
Identify the fundamentals of goal setting in informal matrices.
Recognize ways to build business acumen.
Break down the best ways to generate new opportunities in a matrixed organization.
Learning objectives
Identify examples of a matrixed organization.
Explore the best ways to lead employees through delegating and trusting.
Discover why it is important for matrixed employees to clarify their responsibilities.
Examine the importance of clear accountabilities when working in informal matrices.
Identify the fundamentals of goal setting in informal matrices.
Recognize ways to build business acumen.
Break down the best ways to generate new opportunities in a matrixed organization.
Skills covered
Management SkillsLeadership and ManagementDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Dealing with the frustration of a matrix
- 02 - Effectively navigating the matrix
1. Understanding the Matrix
- 03 - Defining a matrixed organization
- 04 - Examples of matrixed organizations
- 05 - Understanding a matrix's benefits
2. Leading Matrixed Employees
- 06 - Defining accountabilities
- 07 - Delegating and trusting
- 08 - Developing your people
- 09 - Balancing objectives
3. Being a Matrixed Employee
- 10 - Clarifying your responsibilities
- 11 - Communicating across the matrix
- 12 - Resolving conflicts
4. Working in Informal Matrices
- 13 - Clear accountabilities
- 14 - Decision-making
- 15 - Relationship building
- 16 - Goal setting
- 17 - Feedback and development
5. Matrix Opportunities
- 18 - Building business acumen
- 19 - Learning from more leaders
- 20 - Building your network
- 21 - Sharing best practices
- 22 - Generating new opportunities
Conclusion
- 23 - Matrix pitfalls
- 24 - Next steps