The problem this workshop addresses
- Important work crosses functions, but accountability sits in different lines.
- Stakeholders say yes in meetings and stall afterward.
- Influence efforts become persuasion pushes instead of value exchanges.
Who this workshop is for
Matrix leaders, project leads, senior specialists, and managers without full positional authority.
- Managers who need cooperation from peers
- Project leads with limited formal authority
- Teams stuck in cross-functional rework
What participants leave with
- Map stakeholder interests and currencies
- Frame requests as useful exchanges
- Plan influence conversations without relying on title power
Client voices from related work
Selected from approved client testimonials that match the theme of this workshop.
“I am at a cross roads to report to Global and yet needed to do Regional work. These two conflict with each other and Maik enabled me to see the situation from a zoom out and zoom in lens and ask critical questions to seek clarity in directions!”
“Maik had a fantastic feel for the people in the room and simply radiated energy throughout. I was astounded and surprised by how easy it seemed for Maik to invite, include and excite everyone in our diverse workshop group.”
“I was surprised about the effective and thorough workshop follow-up, something I have not experienced before. The online sessions were run as if everyone were in the same room again. No death-by-powerpoint, but real interaction!”
What gets practised
- Stakeholder mapping
- Exchange framing
- Buy-in conversations
Workshop flow
Map the stakeholder field
Identify what each party values
Design a request that respects the exchange
Practise the conversation that earns commitment
Typical use cases
- Cross-functional programs
- Regional matrix work
- Project leadership