Self Managed and Matrix Teams

Overview

Course duration: 1 day.

As organisations become more complex the more skilled leaders need to be. Matrix and self managed teams are becoming increasingly common and require self managed leaders with the ability to drive success forward from within. This course breaks down the fundamental principles and processes needed to ensure success when leading self managed and matrix teams.  It provides delegates with the opportunity to experience different methods, tools and techniques which will enable leaders to improve performance achieve desired results and approach the role with confidence.  Practical application is the prime focus of the course.

Is it right for me?

Mangers and leaders of self managed and matrix teams or work groups who require some practical tools and techniques to achieve team performance, motivation and engagement.

What will I learn?

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Recognise the characteristics of self managed and matrix teams and work groups.
• Explain the need for team based organisations outlining the role of a self managed and matrix team leader
• Describe the actions and behaviours of a self managed and matrix team leader recognising the differences with that of a traditional team leader.
• Use a combination of practical approaches, tools and techniques to engage, motivate and inspire a self managed team driving from within forward to success.

What will it cover?

The Characteristics of Self Managed and Matrix Teams

• What are self managed and matrix teams and why is there a need for them?
• The implications of teams operating without freedom and responsibility
• The advantages and challenges of self managed and matrix teams

The Role of the Leader

• Changing the role of leadership
• What is expected of a self managed and matrix team leader?
• How to maintain focus - how to show concern 
• What level of involvement / control is appropriate?
• Moving from positional authority to working inside the group to provide direction
• Becoming accountable to the needs of the team

The Behaviours and Skills Required

• The skills, qualities and attributes needed
• Understanding the impact your style and influence has on the team
• Recognising appropriate behaviour and the key differences to traditional leadership
• Developing a sincere desire to release potential in others

Creating a Self Managed/Matrix Team – Tools and Techniques

• Group process facilitation – enabling the team to achieve
• Team problem solving – encouraging collaboration and collective management control
• Team decision making – empowering the team to reach their own decisions based upon areas of team responsibility
• Team communication – acting as the voice of the team and communicating with the wider organisation

Application Planning

• Developing a practical application plan focused on your own specific self managed/ matrix team