Navigating the Matrix
Professional Development Training Course
Navigating the Matrix empowers professionals to lead, influence, and collaborate in complex organizations without formal authority. Participants will develop interpersonal gravity, balance formal and informal power, and lead with trust and respect, ensuring they can inspire and guide teams despite hierarchical constraints. The course delves into influence frameworks, trust-building behaviors, and stakeholder dynamics, providing clarity on navigating decision-making processes and overcoming resistance. By expanding their sphere of influence and mastering structured collaboration techniques, participants will strengthen partnerships, refine their value proposition, and drive win-win outcomes. Through actionable strategies, learners gain the confidence and skillset to work seamlessly across teams, foster engagement, and maximize productivity in today’s interconnected workplaces.
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Delivery Options
This program is delivered on-site in one full day or virtually in two 3.5-hour sessions.
- Each course module below lasts 90 minutes and is part of our extensive modulated content inventory. This modular approach to course design allows for cross-title hybrid solutions and dynamic scalability, enabling you to select the most relevant topics for your needs. You can either choose from this title as it is presented or combine other modules from across the catalog to achieve your specific objectives. The HLM team will collaborate with you to build a robust learning experience. Let's Partner!
Course Modules
Leading Without Authority
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Challenges of leading without authority managing teams lacking formal power
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Creating interpersonal gravity attracting and engaging others through personal charisma
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Formal vs informal authority balancing structured power and relational influence
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Leading with influence inspiring and guiding teams through trust and respect
Build Credibility and Earn Trust
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Influence model frameworks guiding effective use of power and persuasion
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Influence styles different approaches to effectively sway and motivate others
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Key behaviors for earning trust demonstrating integrity reliability and empathy
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Use positive inquiry to understand others asking insightful and thoughtful questions
Utilize Relationship Gravity
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Expand your sphere of influence by reaching and impacting more individuals
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Cultivate relationships to build strong connections and mutual support networks
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Influence up down and sideways effectively navigate hierarchical and peer dynamics
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Overcome resistance addressing objections and fostering cooperation for achieving goals
Collaborate for Value
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Become a trusted partner by building reliability credibility and strong relationships
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Develop your value proposition clearly communicate unique benefits and strengths offered
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Practice reciprocity by giving and receiving support to strengthen partnerships
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Plan for win/win solutions creating outcomes beneficial for all parties involved
Who Should Attend
Navigating the Matrix is ideal for team leaders, individual contributors, and professionals who operate within complex, cross-functional environments. Whether managing without formal authority, collaborating across a matrix, or striving to enhance influence, participants will gain practical tools to build credibility, foster trust, and drive impactful outcomes. Leaders seeking to refine their communication and relationship-building skills will learn to navigate organizational dynamics with clarity, ensuring they can lead effectively, overcome resistance, and maximize productivity in interconnected teams.
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