Leading in the Global Matrix: Proven Skills and Strategies to Succeed in a Collaborative World

Enter the matrix…and discover a whole new reality for your organisation.

In today’s global business world, many organisations are shifting away from decentralised, vertical structures - with silo functions such as finance, HR, or operations - to a ‘matrix’ model of cross-functional teams that work across a number of business units. When executed successfully, a matrix structure helps companies thrive in the modern market by better leveraging internal resources, eliminating duplication, spurring innovation, and driving enterprise-wide strategy.

However, integrating matrix structures is often a challenge for organisations.

Leading in the Global Matrix offers a real-world perspective of working in a matrix while using examples from the authors’ actual coaching of business leaders. This book tackles the critical, ‘unspoken’ dimensions that are often underestimated and unaddressed in the global business world, helping readers learn specific skills and insights, how to deal with day-to-day realities and what to do, why it’s important, and how to accomplish each task.

With concrete action plans, readers can implement what they learn in the book into their everyday work lives. Leading in the Global Matrix encapsulates field-tested advice to help individual professionals and their teams unlock their full potential, allowing the matrix to finally deliver on its promise.