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Skills for complex matrix organizations

Overview
In this training, we recognize that higher levels of ambiguity, competing goals, accountability without control and influence without authority become the norm. Decisions and collaboration become more complex.

Objectives

  • Understanding the context of a matrix organisation
  • Being clear why we have a matrix and the pros and cons it brings
  • Creating clarity and alignment
  • Managing ambiguity, competing goals, trade-offs and dilemmas
  • Simplifying collaboration and communication
  • Enabling faster decision making and fewer face-to-face and virtual meeting
  • Finding the right balance of control and empowerment
  • Taking accountability for results when you don’t have control over the resources needed to deliver them
  • Exercising influence without authority
  • Managing multiple bosses
  • Staying agile and responsive despite the complexity in a matrix

Duration: 2 days

Other requirements
Participants should already have some exposure to working in a matrix organization including many cultures

Target Group
Managers having to be effective in a matrix structure where they may have little or no hierarchical authority. People who regularly travel to other countries or locations on training,. business or manage a network of business relationships. Highly recommended for segment managers, global account and key account managers as well as project managers.

Language: English or German

Method/Format
The program is highly interactive and practical. Participants are given several opportunities to practice and receive feedback on where and how to improve their style of influencing. Profiling tools are used to provide further personal insights.
Case studies and simulations are based around 'live' or 'lifelike' examples wherever possible.

Number of participants: 6 – 14

Trainer/Facilitator

Peter Gündling, Senior International Trainer

This workshop has been developed by Global Integration for whom Peter Gündling works as a licensed associate.
www.global-integration.com

Contact
Mobile +49 172 664 0637
Email peter.guendling@peterguendling.de