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Obama’s matrixed presidency

April 9th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Here is an interesting article arguing that Obama’s presidency is operating a matrix way of working to try to integrate policy and thinking across traditional governmental silos.

Some thoughtful comments on classic matrix issues such as the issues of balancing power, creating integrative mechanisms and the importance of managing conflict.

I am expecting a call any day now from Obama :-)

Read the full article – Obama’s Matrixed Presidency

Tags: Alignment · Matrix Management · Matrix Organization Structure · Working in a Matrix

2 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Phil // Apr 23, 2009 at 9:37 am

    Perhaps he’s confusing you with your US namesake – worried that a fashion designer has nothing to teach him about world leadership.

  • 2 Kevan Hall // Apr 24, 2009 at 8:26 am

    :-) for those of you who don’t know my namesake the designer Kevan Hall check out http://www.kevanhalldesigns.com/

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