MATRIX LAYERING

Matrix layering can be defined as the creation of one matrix within a second matrix. For example, a company can have a total company matrix, and each division or department (i.e., project engineering) can have its own internalized matrix. In the situation of a matrix within a matrix, all matrices are formal operations.

CENTER FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE

In project-driven companies, the creation of a project management division is readily accepted as a necessity to conduct business.

MODIFICATION OF MATRIX STRUCTURES

The matrix can take many forms, but there are basically three common varieties. Each type represents a different degree of authority attributed to the program manager and indirectly identifies the relative size of the matrix structures company.

MATRIX ORGANIZATIONAL FORM

The matrix organizational form is an attempt to combine the advantages of the pure functional structure and the product organizational structure.

Successful project management

PURE PRODUCT (PROJECTIZED) ORGANIZATION

The pure product organization, develops as a division within a division. As long as there exists a continuous flow of projects

LINE–STAFF ORGANIZATION (PROJECT COORDINATOR)

It soon became obvious that control of a project must be given to personnel whose first loyalty is directed toward …

DEVELOPING WORK INTEGRATION POSITIONS

As companies grew in size, more emphasis was placed on multiple ongoing programs with high-technology requirements

ORGANIZATIONAL WORK FLOW

Organizations are continually restructured to meet the demands imposed by the environment. Restructuring can change the role of individuals in the formal and the informal organization.

Dr. Kerzner’s 16 Points to Project Management Maturity

Adopt a project management methodology and use it consistently. Implement a philosophy that drives the company toward project management maturity …