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Ineffectively Managed Transition to Matrix Organization Diminishes Benefits
CHAPEL HILL, NC - October 18, 2006 - Transitioning to a matrix organizational
structure can significantly decrease the duplication of specialized resources
wasted across departments or product lines under a hierarchical business model.
In addition, efficiently deploying resources and skilled employees across a
variety of functions generates a robust bottom line through ensuring success of
complex projects and fulfillment of clients' needs with the best solutions.
Not surprisingly, only those companies that diligently plan their transition to
a matrix organization garner these benefits. Leading benchmarking firm Best
Practices, LLC found in a recent study that prior development of clear lines of
communication, a top-down process to define goals, and a structured
decision-making process led to a highly effective matrix structure. Download a
complimentary summary of the study at
www.best-in-class.com/dr258.htm.
The study titled "Benchmarks for Excellence in Designing, Implementing and
Managing Matrix Organizational Structures" reveals how companies with more than
5,000 employees measure the effectiveness of their matrix organization, how long
the transition took, and what transitional activities best supported the
process. Most importantly, it provides best practices and lessons learned in
strategic communication, clarifying authority, and tactical implementation from
those who have been there.
Interestingly, the study found that most matrix organizations focused
accountability on on-site and project managers but that highly effective matrix
organizations placed responsibility instead in the hands of product and subject
managers. The study further demonstrates how those companies rated most
effective delegate levels of responsibility for various decision making
processes across manager type.
For more information on this study contact: Dana Brinson, Database Account
Manager and Research Analyst at 919-767-9182 or at
dbrinson@best-in-class.com.
ABOUT BEST PRACTICES, LLC
Best Practices, LLC, is a benchmarking research firm that conducts work based on
the principle that organizations can chart a course to superior economic
performance by studying the best business practices, operating tactics and
winning strategies of world-class companies. For almost 15 years, our highly
credentialed research staff has conducted primary research across every
functional corporate area. Visit our website at
http://www.best-in-class.com/.
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