Life in a Matrix

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Here is a useful blog post about Microsoft’s approach to managing a communication and PR function operating in a  complex matrixed environment.
The article offers some ideas on use of different technologies and some insights into managing a complex communications function in a complex organization.
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This article on how ABB has used shared systems to integrate is various business units illustrates a simple point about coordination within complex businesses.
In a  matrix organization structure a lot of the complexity is caused by multiple reporting lines and the fact that people can be caught between multiple bosses and competing priorities – it [...]

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