Jobs in the Matrix

[markus]

While looking at some jobs I came across this description;

Sr. Online Marketing Manager

"...and the ability to multitask and operate in an entrepreneurial and matrixed environment. Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a history of innovation and success in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment. "

Whoa!

 

[jill_domains]

Matrixed means, it is neither projectized nor functional.
Power is shared between the manager of the specific engagement/project and the functional managers.

 

[emp]

Haha...

Matrix management - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

But when I encountered this in a bank I worked in as an IT consultant, I always had to stifle a laugh, too.

::emp::

 

[jill_domains]

In most of the cases, all it means is that there will be more managers
to kick you around!
There are a few companies which have implemented it decently, though.

 

[markus]

In most of the cases, all it means is that there will be more managers
to kick you around!
There are a few companies which have implemented it decently, though.

Thanks.

Thought it meant leather trench coats were required or something

 

[jill_domains]

Yeah yeah, and they test your Kungfu skills as well.

Thanks.

Thought it meant leather trench coats were required or something

 

[alexbaldwin07]

Thanks.

Thought it meant leather trench coats were required or something

nah, they just require you test some red pills out

 

[Pheelix]

TAKE THE BLUE PILL!!!!!!

 

[HarveyJ]

Just make sure you have sunglasses that clip on to magnets on your nose, and don't actually have arms...

 

[zany zoroaster]

These matrixes are no laughing matter - they're systems for corporate organization that, as jill_domains said, result in you having two bosses to report to. These systems are *loved* by north american academia and are included in every strategy textbook, even though they are very rarely used in the real world. With a matrix system in place, you can fool both your bosses by saying to each that you're doing a project for the other etc. Totally unusable in the real world - run the other way.