Managing a Matrix Team
Management and Leadership
Aims of the course
This one-day course is a solid introduction and overview of the skills, strategies, tools and mindset needed to be successful in matrix team management.
Who will benefit from attending?
- HR professionals
- Team managers
- Managers or staff working within a matrix structure, organisation or team
- Reference Nr.:
- MLMMT
- Experience Level:
- Standard
- Group:
- Main Group
Participants will learn to:
- Gain a better understanding of matrix structures: advantages vs. disadvantages
- Understand the skills critical to performing well in a matrix environment
- Apply best practices to overcome the challenges associated with working in a matrix team
- Develop management skills that will allow leaders to successfully run a matrix structure
- Apply effective virtual communication styles and techniques
- Develop strategies to support effective working within a matrix management structure
Key topics covered:
- Defining your own matrix - gaining better personal perception
- Defining matrix teams, identifying advantages to be gained and challenges to overcome
- Adjusting structure, systems and skills to the requirements of matrix working environment
- Identifying the 5 dysfunctions of a matrix team
- Motivating and empowering agile teams
- Communication in matrix structures
- Understanding network and levels of influence
- Strategies and best practice to enable effective management of a matrix team
- Action planning
What is included?
The majority of our courses are customised and delivered in house. Our standard fee for customised course delivery over the duration of a day is £950.00, which includes diagnostics, course customisation to ensure the course meets the specific needs of your organisation, materials and delivery to groups of up to 15 people. This equates to a training investment of £65.00 per head. Certificates are issued upon completion of the training for all participants.
