130. Empowering People for Matrix Working

Send us Fan MailSuch a buzz word, the origins of the word 'matrix' are 'the cultural, social or political environment in which something develops'. But how do you know that what is developing is a positive or negative? For matrix working to work, everyone has to be clear on what the overall goal and their role is in achieving that goal. So we just send emails? As we hear from our very special guest Matt Sims, the magic happens when everyone feels that they are part of the decisions that are made - and that they are confident to share learning quickly, in particular their lessons from failure without fear of repercussion. Sharing his  observations as a 'Lean Consultant' he shares tips and ideas for empowering people within a successful matrix organisation. Matt Sims is the founder of the EversoLean Podcast - so if you're interested in learning about this incredibly effective Waste Reduction methodology, this series is a must listen! Matt can be contacted via LinkedInFancy a deeper dive back in our library?Ep. 104 Enabling Team Agility gives more info around Agile/Lean principlesEp. 22 Continuous Improvement for Relationships gives tips for tricky conversationsMore on Matt:Matt Sims, a seasoned Lean Master with over 15 years of experience in Continuous Improvement. He is a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional with a proven track record of successfully implementing Lean methodologies to drive significant improvements in Safety, Quality, and Cost for organisations. Matt's leadership, coaching, and collaborative approaches have enabled him to inspire and develop sustainable Continuous Improvement cultures that engage and empower teams to achieve their goals. Besides his expertise in Lean methodologies, Matt is also a skilled content creator, radio broadcaster, and public speaker. His passion for sharing knowledge and insights has led him to launch the Ever-So-Lean Podcast, a platform that advocates for a bottoms-up approach to Continuous Improvement. By bringing together like-minded leaders, the podcast aims to foster discussions on developing a Lean Leadership approach to organisations.  Matt SimsFounder & Host Ever-So-Lean Podcastwww.eversolean.com