Master The Matrix: 7 Essentials for Getting Things Done in Complex Organizations

There are a number practical tools in the book which can be used to be more effective within a matrixed environment.

Susan keeps this simple, far more simple than it can be to navigate an large organization. Leaders need a team filled with those who get things done and managing internal business partners with different needs and agendas add to the complexity of accomplishing goals. This book simply guides you through a journey to become a Integrated Partner with those in your company. Whether you are new to a matrix organization or an tenured professional this book can help you re-contract with business partners and increase your value to your company. Consider this book an investment in your development and you are worth the investment. Thank you Susan for breaking the content down into an easy step by step process.

Most of us work in a matrix environment without the benefit of the skills and mindsets we need to be successful. Finerty does a beautiful job of articulating the "how to's" through her own voice and experience as well as those voices of others she's interviewed. She's concise and provides clear and compelling rationales for her recommendations. This book provides an outstanding foundation for everyone grappling with the challenges of working on cross functional teams and on projects that require accountability to others to whom they don't directly report. I've underlined more in this book than I can remember doing in quite some time. Can't wait to put the learning into practice. Thanks Susan Finerty!Marla Rosner

It is incredible how relatable this examples and techniques are with what happens in the workplace

Buy two! Easy read ---packed with knowledge.This book was great for dealing with complex organization issues as an HR professional. I shared with my managers to learn how to be more effective and influential in the matrix!

Well organized, great tips, examples and exercises to reinforce concepts. Using this as resource for a course being offered internally for people in matrix roles to help improve the partnerships and the leverage intended from each marix relationship.

I work in a very matrixes organization and this book is like having a matrix organization GPS.

Item as expected. Pleasure doing business with.

Good intro; if you're looking for advise on how to implement/fix such a model, expect to read about some good common sense and working in ideal conditions. Not always possible, but reaching for and understanding the ideal is a good way to know where and what the end state should look like.

Excellent book.