Leading without Authority in a Matrixed Organization

In this training course you will discover the tools needed to lead without authority and develop the skills to influence and guide.

AMS Course Code: 288

Course Description

In highly matrixed organization, leading without authority can mean you are a force of “one” at times, and an individual’s ability to influence, guide, and innovate is critical to accomplish objectives. Within the “we are all leaders” culture there must be a high degree of situational awareness to ensure the journey is productive. This course will provide a roadmap and skills to enhance participant's ability to manage and lead in this environment. By focusing on collaboration as an underpinning norm, we can delegate, influence, and guide our teams with more authenticity.

Visit the AMS Client-Centric Engagement Model below, to learn about other customization options or Contact Us to discuss your unique needs. Our modulated content inventory coupled with our proprietary 4x4 design model affords our clients a wide range of scalable options. Visit out Full Course Catalog to explore related topics.

Delivery Options

This program is delivered on-site in one full day or virtually in two 3.5-hour sessions.

Course Modules

Placing yourself on the network diagram

  • Understanding organizational structure

  • Identifying key stakeholders

  • Analyzing influence and relationships

  • Positioning for strategic impact

Projecting a humble sense of leadership

  • Balancing confidence and humility

  • Communicating with authenticity

  • Inspiring trust and credibility

  • Leading by example

Mapping the flow of influence

  • Recognizing sources of power

  • Charting influence pathways

  • Leveraging influence in decision-making

  • Influence dynamics in team settings

Holding non-direct reports accountable

  • Setting clear expectations

  • Encouraging ownership and responsibility

  • Addressing performance issues

  • Building a culture of accountability

Who Should Attend

Anyone leading from the middle or within a matrixed environment seeking to raise accountability for results.

Client-Centric Engagement Model

Professional Development Training

Each learning module in our course descriptions represent 90 minutes of instruction. Your selection of learning modules and sub-topics, preferred delivery modality, and custom design elements (as noted below), will determine the course duration and ultimate “best solution” to meet your unique learning needs. Our proprietary and innovative “4x4” design model, expert level facilitators, and modulated content library is the gateway to high-impact and agile learning experiences that result in immediate skills application.

AMS Professional Development Training Model for Engagement

For the Team

  • Teams of eight or more participants, delivered On-Site or Live Online with the option to customize your learning experience.

For the Individual

Customize your Learning Experience

  • Customize with instructional design options including scenarios, thought leader questions, and exercises
  • Select delivery modality and manage course durations based on content selection
  • Mix and match learning modules & sub-topics to create the most highly customized learning experience
  • Create learning tracks by linking courses & learning modules with connective application exercises over a predetermined timeline
  • Support content with correlating Research Articles
  • Enhance skills application with Performance Coaching
  • Earn select industry and academic accreditations
  • Organizational Learning & Development (L&D) Framework Best Practice
  • Integrate Digital Resources – Thought Leader Interviews – Insights Podcast

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