An organisation in which people work across more than one management or responsibility structure, such as a function and a region.
A matrix brings together responsibilities that cross functional, regional or business boundaries. Someone may lead work in one area while depending on colleagues and decision makers elsewhere to complete it. The practical challenge is to align priorities, communicate decisions and establish who owns each outcome. Collaboration and influence therefore matter alongside formal management authority. A matrix does not necessarily mean that every employee has two line managers. The useful distinction is between the reporting relationship and the wider network of people whose responsibilities affect the work.
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