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\""MatrixWe recently received a comment that one of our articles was incorrect because the matrix only referred to projects incorporating people from\u00a0 different functions.<\/p>\n

Whilst a\u00a0lot of the project management literature focuses on this kind of matrix structure, \u00a0it is by no means the only one.<\/p>\n

A matrix organization is defined<\/a> as one where some individuals have more than one boss or reporting line. These lines could be to a project manager and function, or they could be to geography and product line or function and business unit – there are many possibilities.<\/p>\n

In project management literature, they distinguish between strong, weak and balanced matrix organizations with the difference between them being about the power of the project manager (strong matrix has a stronger reporting line to the project manager).<\/p>\n

In fact, the project matrix is one of the simpler forms of matrix. Because projects are normally not permanent, matrix management in a project matrix organization normally focuses the project line on activity and specific deliverables and the functional line on capability building and personal development. in a sense the project matrix is just a series of virtual project teams with resources returning to their functions at the end of the project.<\/p>\n

The more enduring ‘balanced matrix’ – where individuals have multiple bosses who each have an impact on activity scheduling and ongoing line management and development – \u00a0is a more challenging form of matrix management, as more responsibilities are shared and resource allocation and alignment becomes more difficult.<\/p>\n

Why not…..?<\/h3>\n

Find out more about training to help with matrix management<\/a>
\nBenchmark the performance of your own matrixed teams<\/a>
\nRefer to Kevan Hall’s book, Making the Matrix Work<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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