{"product_id":"9781937293987","title":"Master the Matrix: 7 Essentials for Getting Things Done in Complex Organizations","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYOU'RE IN A MATRIX, WHETHER YOU REALIZE IT OR NOT.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere's the test:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo you have multiple bosses (one may be referred to as “solid line” and others as a “dotted line”)? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo you depend on a variety of resources throughout the organization to get your tasks done, and do these resources report into other people, teams or organizations? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIF YOU ANSWERED “YES” TO EITHER …\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e…you work in a matrix role—whether your organization calls itself a matrix or not. You get results by navigating either a matrix above or surrounding you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatrix roles are everywhere. The field customer contact person who has to work through a maze of resources to write contracts, negotiate delivery and troubleshoot product issues is in a matrix role. The product manager in Italy who is simultaneously accountable for numbers in her country, region and business unit despite the fact they are in conflict, is in a matrix role. And the HR person who reports to a globalized HR function, with a dotted line to the head of the business they support? Yes, again a matrix role.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaster the Matrix: 7 Essentials for Getting Things Done in Complex Organizations\u003c\/i\u003e is based on the experiences and ideas of over 100 matrix practioners. The frameworks, ideas and tips provided are shaped around the following matrix mastery techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Two Harbors Press, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47044151247088,"sku":"9781937293987","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781937293987_p0.jpg?v=1763663479","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781937293987","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}