Matrix Leadership Training - 1 Day Session in Markham

Schedule

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am to Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Regus - Markham, ON | Markham, ON

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Lead confidently in dual-reporting environments and discover strategies to resolve conflicts and align cross-functional teams.
About this Event

Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session


Course Overview

Matrix Leadership equips you with the skills to lead effectively in a matrix organization, where team members report to multiple managers. You will learn to balance priorities, collaborate across functions, influence without authority, and resolve conflicts while maintaining strong relationships. By the end of the course, you will gain practical tools to navigate dual reporting lines, drive alignment, and inspire teams in complex organizational structures.


Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Understand how to navigate dual reporting lines effectively.
  • Develop strategies to influence without formal authority.
  • Build strong cross-functional collaboration and trust.
  • Resolve conflicts and align competing priorities.
  • Gain tools to lead teams successfully in complex organizational structures.
  • Apply practical techniques to drive accountability and sustained results.

Target Audience

This course is designed for managers, project leaders, department heads, executives, and professionals working in or leading matrix organizations.


Why It’s the Right Fit for You:

This course is ideal if you want to thrive in organizations with complex reporting structures. We combine practical tools, real-world case studies, and interactive exercises to ensure you can apply strategies immediately. You will learn how to influence without authority, manage multiple priorities, and resolve conflicts effectively. Our trainers bring deep expertise in leadership and organizational dynamics to provide actionable insights. By completing this program, you will gain the confidence and skills to align teams, foster collaboration, and drive results in a matrix environment.

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Group Discounts:

• Save 10% when registering 3 or more participants
• Save 15% when registering 10 or more participants


Would your organization benefit from team-wide mastery of matrix leadership?

We provide in-house training programs that can be tailored to your team’s unique structure, challenges, and industry. From customizing modules to addressing specific cross-functional dynamics, our programs ensure maximum relevance and impact. Your teams will gain practical skills to navigate complex reporting lines, influence peers, and achieve aligned organizational outcomes.

📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house, face-to-face session:


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  • Team leadership
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Agenda
Module 1: Understanding Matrix Leadership

Info: • Defining matrix leadership and its unique challenges
• Key skills required for success in a dual-reporting environment
• Balancing authority and influence
• Interactive activity


Module 2: Navigating Dual Reporting Lines

Info: • Strategies to manage priorities from multiple managers
• Building clarity on responsibilities and expectations
• Avoiding confusion and conflict among reporting lines
• Case study


Module 3: Cross-Functional Collaboration

Info: • Breaking silos and fostering interdepartmental teamwork
• Techniques to align goals across functions
• Encouraging shared ownership of outcomes
• Role play


Module 4: Influencing Without Authority

Info: • Leading peers and stakeholders effectively
• Using persuasion and credibility to gain buy-in
• Building trust across teams
• Practical activity


Module 5: Conflict Resolution in Matrix Teams

Info: • Identifying common sources of conflict in matrix structures
• Mediation and negotiation techniques
• Balancing competing demands with fairness
• Group activity


Module 6: Prioritization and Decision Making

Info: • Tools to manage competing priorities
• Decision-making frameworks for multi-manager environments
• Aligning choices with organizational strategy
• Hands-on activity


Module 7: Communication Strategies for Matrix Leaders

Info: • Effective reporting and feedback mechanisms
• Ensuring transparency and clarity across teams
• Active listening for alignment
• Role play


Module 8: Building Accountability and Trust

Info: • Encouraging ownership and responsibility across teams
• Measuring performance and reinforcing accountability
• Fostering psychological safety in multi-reporting setups
• Case study


Module 9: Sustaining Success in a Matrix Organization

Info: • Continuous improvement for cross-functional leadership
• Embedding best practices for long-term impact
• Reflecting and learning from real-world challenges
• Group exercise


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Regus - Markham, ON, Regus Office Space, Markham, Canada

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