Aims of the course
Why Matrix Management is Challenging
Managers are expected to lead people they don’t directly control, influence stakeholders across departments, and deliver results in environments where authority is shared.
Without the right skills, this can lead to:
- Frustration and conflict between teams
- Lack of ownership and accountability
- Poor communication and missed deadlines
- Reduced performance and engagement
Leading in a matrix structure requires a different approach to traditional management.
Common challenges include:
- Leading without direct authority
- Managing competing priorities across teams
- Influencing stakeholders with different goals
- Navigating unclear roles and responsibilities
- Maintaining accountability without control
This course helps managers build confidence and capability in addressing these challenges effectively.
Many of these challenges are closely linked to gaps in leadership and management skills and the ability to communicate expectations across stakeholders.
This one-day course provides a practical introduction to the skills, mindset and strategies required to manage successfully within a matrix environment.
Participants will leave with clear approaches they can apply immediately in their role.
Who will benefit from attending?
This course is ideal for:
- Managers working within matrix structures
- Team leaders responsible for cross-functional teams
- HR professionals supporting organisational design
- Employees required to influence without formal authority
Participants will learn to:
Key topics covered:
What's included?
The majority of our courses are customised and delivered in-house.
Our standard fees include:
- Pre-training diagnostic meetings to determine training needs and priorities
- Training development and customisation
- Pre-training evaluations
- Full-day onsite training
- Delivery for up to 20 participants
- Trainer travel expenses and travel time
- Post-training evaluation and report
- Materials and resources
- Certificates
- Follow-up support
Our South West training teams cover Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset.
Whether you're in Exeter, Bath, Bristol, Taunton or Salisbury, our expert trainers deliver high-impact training directly at your premises, making it easy to organise and highly practical for your teams.
Contact us to discuss your requirements.
