Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 1 00:00:00,306 --> 00:00:02,528 So the usual solution to the 2 2 00:00:02,528 --> 00:00:05,938 downsides of functional and projectized organizations 3 3 00:00:05,938 --> 00:00:09,627 is the matrix structure, where the project can collect 4 4 00:00:09,627 --> 00:00:14,059 the best team members from across the organization. 5 5 00:00:14,059 --> 00:00:16,013 In matrix organizations, 6 6 00:00:16,013 --> 00:00:19,129 functional managers train and mentor the personnel, 7 7 00:00:19,129 --> 00:00:21,387 building their skills and taking care of their 8 8 00:00:21,387 --> 00:00:23,753 career development, and then allocate them 9 9 00:00:23,753 --> 00:00:25,920 to the projects as needed. 10 10 00:00:27,029 --> 00:00:29,202 This works better for the project managers, 11 11 00:00:29,202 --> 00:00:30,956 since they have no personnel 12 12 00:00:30,956 --> 00:00:33,123 career development responsibilities, 13 13 00:00:33,123 --> 00:00:36,206 and can focus purely on the projects. 14 14 00:00:37,602 --> 00:00:39,591 To make the matrix structure operate, 15 15 00:00:39,591 --> 00:00:41,596 the project managers and functional managers 16 16 00:00:41,596 --> 00:00:44,353 must work well together, deciding who 17 17 00:00:44,353 --> 00:00:46,853 manages the staff performance. 18 18 00:00:47,734 --> 00:00:49,859 For example, if the functional manager wants to 19 19 00:00:49,859 --> 00:00:52,883 retain day to day control over their staff, 20 20 00:00:52,883 --> 00:00:55,511 then they are, effectively, a project lead, 21 21 00:00:55,511 --> 00:00:59,463 and must attend all relevant project meetings. 22 22 00:00:59,463 --> 00:01:01,593 It's often better for the staff to report 23 23 00:01:01,593 --> 00:01:03,573 directly to the project, otherwise 24 24 00:01:03,573 --> 00:01:05,552 the functional manager can get overwhelmed 25 25 00:01:05,552 --> 00:01:10,071 trying to be the lead on multiple projects at once. 26 26 00:01:10,071 --> 00:01:12,497 Although the matrix structure has challenges, 27 27 00:01:12,497 --> 00:01:16,330 it's usually the best compromise for everyone. 2370