{"id":4210,"date":"2018-12-04T05:44:06","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T10:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flevy.com\/blog\/?p=4210"},"modified":"2020-12-21T20:27:50","modified_gmt":"2020-12-22T01:27:50","slug":"unravelling-the-balance-of-power-in-a-matrix-organization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flevy.com\/blog\/unravelling-the-balance-of-power-in-a-matrix-organization\/","title":{"rendered":"Unravelling the Balance of Power in a Matrix Organization"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the heart of the operation of the Matrix Organization<\/a> is the “Balance of Power” between the Project Manager and Functional Management. Yet, even if there is Balance of Power<\/a>, the \"\"question as to who is the real boss remains to be asked. Theoretically, it should be possible to divide the authority and responsibility equally between the Project and Functional Manager. However, to do so is difficult. This also seldom occurs.<\/p>\n

The Balance of Power<\/h2>\n

To assure a Balance of Power, a clear delineation of authority and responsibilities of both Project Management and Functional Management<\/a> must be done.<\/p>\n

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Proper delineation of authority and responsibilities is necessary in a Matrix Organization<\/a> where there is no one real boss. Where there is no one real boss, Balance of Power is expected to continually shift. The Balance of Power continually shifts in a Matrix Organization.<\/p>\n

Understanding the RACI Tool<\/h2>\n

A RACI Chart<\/a> is a matrix of all the activities or decision-making authorities undertaken in an organization set against all the people or roles. It is a powerful tool used widely in Project Management<\/a>.\u00a0 At each intersection of activity and role, somebody is assigned for that activity.<\/p>\n

RACI is an acronym for<\/p>\n