Course Highlights
This web-based training course for people managing matrix teams will:
- Outline actions organizations should take before adopting a matrix structure.
- Share the characteristics and behaviors that successful managers and team members exhibit in a matrix environment.
- Recommend essential meetings and communication points to enhance collaboration and alignment.
- Provide a checklist of information managers should communicate with their teams and questions to stay informed.
- Offer negotiation strategies for managers to advocate effectively on behalf of their direct reports.
Course Overview
Managing matrix teams requires skills to navigate overlapping responsibilities and reporting lines effectively. This two-hour virtual course provides managers with essential strategies to support cross-functional teams, emphasizing communication, clarity, and alignment with organizational objectives. Participants will explore best practices for establishing a successful matrix structure, including the foundational steps organizations should consider before implementation and the specific behaviors that foster collaboration within a matrix environment.
The program highlights the importance of structured communication, recommending regular meetings and touchpoints that enhance team alignment and productivity. Managers will also learn how to communicate important information to their team members, ask insightful questions to stay connected, and advocate effectively for their direct reports. By developing these skills, managers can help their teams thrive in a matrix structure, ultimately driving better outcomes and cohesion.
Program Objectives
At this program’s conclusion, participants should be able to:
- Explain best practices for transitioning to a matrix organization.
- Outline the characteristics team members and managers need to thrive in a matrix structure.
- Identify meetings and other communication touchpoints that help project and people managers stay aligned and move goals forward.
- Discuss the information managers should communicate and the questions they should regularly ask team members.
- Describe strategies for advocating and negotiating on behalf of direct reports.
Program Modules
- Ready, Set, Go: Implementing a Matrix Structure
- The Right Ingredients: Understanding What People Need to Succeed in the Matrix
- Meetings that Matter: Planning Deliberate Interactions
- Statements and Questions: Knowing What to Tell and Ask
- Let’s Negotiate: Advocating for Your People
Target Audience
This virtual training program is designed for groups that want to:
- Equip managers with essential skills for navigating matrix structures.
- Improve communication and alignment across departments and projects.
- Build a collaborative environment that balances team goals with organizational priorities.
Suggested Format
- Two-Hour Virtual Training Course
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