Matrix Leadership Training: Dual Reporting Lines in 1 Day Session in Sydney
Schedule
Tue, 21 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am to Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC+11:00Location
Regus - Sydney, Balmain | Sydney, NS
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 is it 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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Bring your team and save
1. Groups of three or more receive a 10% discount
2. Organizations hosting an in-house session with 10+ participants enjoy a 15% discount.
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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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
Where is it happening?
Regus - Sydney, Balmain, 45 Evans Street, Sydney, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 635.56 to AUD 741.45
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