Master the Matrix: 7 Essentials for Getting Things Done in Complex Organizations (Cross-Functional Collaboration)

since I highlighted so many insightful points and perspectives throughout this excellent book!If you’re considering a career change - going from years in start-ups or within the outskirts (i.e. field-based areas) of a business to The Matrix - this books will help you close the gaps in your perceptions.You’ll learn how to close those gaps. You’ll gain actionable insights as to how The Matrix operates and how you can “take the red pill”.I wished I’d known about this earlier. I would’ve taken Susan Zelamski Finerty’s “red pill” and avoided much of the “deja vu” I’ll navigate much better moving forward!

I recently had the opportunity to see the author, Susan Finerty, present her materials from this book live at a seminar. Not only is she a content expert, but she has examples and anecdotes to make the book really come alive – simply magical. Master the Matrix is a brilliant, practical and useful business book. Susan breaks down the “essentials” of successfully navigating a matrix organization in a format that is simple and fun to read. With a series of building blocks and frameworks, the author provides both a way to think about the issues and reinforcement tools to assist with retention. During the seminar, I had the chance to see an advance copy of her materials for her new companion book “The Cross-Functional Influence Playbook”. Like the title sounds, the “playbook” has pragmatic, actionable exercises to help you get the right things done. This pair of books will be a great desktop reference for everyone.

Great read

Fantastic book for helping you see how to better organize and manage complex organizations. It takes work, this book will help you navigate the path. Good luck!

I asked my director for a book suggestion and this was the first one she offered. I was not disappointed. There is a lot of actionable Information on this book.

The author makes a brave attempt at decomposing a complex management challenge of today's times - namely matrix management. Unfortunately, the topic is multilayered and nuanced - and trying to give it a Covey-like "7 Things" treatment - in bite sized, linear chunks - seems to trivialize its complexity. The book is, perhaps, a better compliment to a discussion - on its own it comes across pedantic and masterful interpretation of the obvious.

This was a great listen. The story format made it enjoyable and gave life to the process. I gained a number of insights that I have applied multiple times since listening.

Great book. Describes the way the workplace works today, Helpful hints throughout the book.