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Managing a Matrix Team
In today's uncertain climate, many organizations are turning to workgroups, cross-functional teams, task forces and special project teams in order to be faster and more flexible and to share resources across the organization.
The learning experience
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In today's uncertain climate, many organisations are turning to workgroups, cross-functional teams, task forces and special project teams in order to be faster and more flexible and to share resources across the organisation.
This course breaks down the characteristics of managing in different types of matrixed environments and introduces you to the principles and processes needed to ensure success when leading matrix-managed teams. You will have the opportunity to evaluate yourself against the four key skills of a matrix manager and then align the application of those skills to the four key challenges of matrix teams. Finally, you will learn how to analyses each stakeholder according to their level of power and interest, and apply a well-known influencing model to your most important stakeholder relationships.
This course breaks down the characteristics of managing in different types of matrixed environments and introduces you to the principles and processes needed to ensure success when leading matrix-managed teams. You will have the opportunity to evaluate yourself against the four key skills of a matrix manager and then align the application of those skills to the four key challenges of matrix teams. Finally, you will learn how to analyses each stakeholder according to their level of power and interest, and apply a well-known influencing model to your most important stakeholder relationships.
This course is aimed at anyone who leads or manages a matrixed team or work group.
- Define the characteristics of matrix teams and work groups
- Describe the key skills required of a matrix-managed team leader
- Implement a plan for influencing your key stakeholders
- Draft a strategy for overcoming the key challenges of managing in a matrixed environment
- Definition of a matrix team’s appearance, communication and dynamics
- Types of matrix structures in organisations
- Common challenges faced by team members and managers
- Three key challenges of matrix teams
- Four essential leadership skills and how to use them to overcome challenges
- Effectively managing stakeholders based on their interest and level of power
- Six steps to influencing without authority
- Identify relevant influencing currencies
Features
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| • Training Course: Ready-to-run session • Pick & Mix: Combine topics to build a journey • Customise: Create something custom from scratch. |
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| Available for groups & individuals | |
| Durations: 90-minute bite-size or 180-minute workshops |
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| 6-8 hrs on-demand learning |
For groups & teams
Live session delivered virtually or in-person. Up to 15 people per programme.
£1500
Starting price + VAT
