Thriving in a Matrix
Jay Galbirth was the featured speaker for the HR Strategy Forum along with Rachael Lewis, Experian, Louise Keefe, Eaton and Tracy Layney, Gap discussing how different operating models leverage the matrix organization. The speakers addressed the unique challenges presented by virtual teams and the globalization of operations.\n\nMany companies are discovering they have no choice but to learn […]
Leading in a Matrix Organization
In a matrix organization the emphasis is on sharing expert/specialist resources across projects that may, themselves, have shared leadership between project management and functional management. Because of this, for a matrix organization to be successful, it must emphasize team, collaboration, communication, relationships, accountability and shared systems and processes.\n\n \n\nThe ability to be proactive and act independently, […]