#226: How to Lead a Team In a Matrix Organization

<h1><span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Encode Sans Condensed'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; font-weight: normal;"> The term Matrix Management is used to describe an organizational structure where individuals can report to more than one leader. A team member might have a direct supervisor who they ultimately report to, but also have dotted line reporting to another leader or leaders depending on the projects where this employee is assigned. </span></h1> <h1><span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Encode Sans Condensed'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; font-weight: normal;"> There are pros and cons to a matrix system, but for any leader tasked with leading a cross-functional team in a matrix organization, there are some best practice ideas to ensure project success.</span></h1>