{"id":279,"date":"2021-04-28T09:07:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T14:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/?p=279"},"modified":"2021-12-20T11:36:03","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T16:36:03","slug":"matrix-diagrams-for-project-managers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/matrix-diagrams-for-project-managers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Matrix Diagram for Project Managers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">A matrix diagram for the Project Management Professional\u00ae (PMP) holder is one of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/histograms-and-the-pmp-certification\/\">Seven Quality Tools used for data collection and analysis<\/a><span style=\"color: black;\">. It is the arrangement of data in the matrix diagram that reveals \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brainbok.com\/guide\/pmp\/glossary\/matrix-diagram\/\">the strength of relationships between factors, causes, and objectives<\/a><span style=\"color: #212529;\">.\u201d <\/span>It is also an important concept that could be asked about on the PMP exam. Knowledge of the matrix diagram for the PMP exam encompasses (1) knowing how to use it on the job as a project manager and (2) understanding its value as a quality tool for the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/project-quality-management-pmp\/#data-representation-in-quality-management\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/matrix-diagrams-for-project-managers\/#What-is-a-matrix-diagram\">What is a matrix diagram<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/project-quality-management-pmp\/#data-representation-in-quality-management\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/matrix-diagrams-for-project-managers\/#Steps-to-create-a-matrix-diagram\">Steps to create a matrix diagram<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/project-quality-management-pmp\/#data-representation-in-quality-management\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/matrix-diagrams-for-project-managers\/#Types-of-matrix-diagrams\">Types of matrix diagrams<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/matrix-diagrams-for-project-managers\/#Matrix-Diagrams-in-context-of-the-PMP-exam\">Matrix Diagrams in context of the PMP exam<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/matrix-diagrams-for-project-managers\/#Matrix-diagram\">Matrix diagram<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/06\/22121647\/Ultimate-Data-Quality-Guide-Thumbnail-1-183x250-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1650\" width=\"137\" height=\"188\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><br><strong>Free Download: <\/strong><br><strong>The Ultimate Data Quality Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Learn about the 7 data quality<\/em><br><em> tools every project manager <\/em><br><em>should know!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\thbspt.enqueueForm({\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tportalId: 3294842,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tformId: \"337e0f3b-15f5-4cb5-9041-20ee1e2444ae\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget: \"#hbspt-form-1776456327000-1198856004\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tregion: \"na1\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hbspt-form\" id=\"hbspt-form-1776456327000-1198856004\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-is-a-matrix-diagram\">What is a matrix diagram<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The power of the matrix diagram is showing not only the relationship between variables but the strength of that relationship. The matrix diagram is <span style=\"color: #444444;\">a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsigmastudyguide.com\/matrix-diagram\/\">planning and decision-making tool<\/a><span style=\"color: #444444;\"> that can be used in any industry. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/f.hubspotusercontent40.net\/hubfs\/3294842\/Matrix%201.jpg\" alt=\"Matrix 1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">In this example of a matrix diagram, note the placement of data in cells as organized into rows and columns. Patterns emerge organically and should not be forced.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: black;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 378px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/f.hubspotusercontent40.net\/hubfs\/3294842\/Matrix%202.png\" alt=\"Matrix 2\" width=\"378\"> <br><\/span><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Figure 1 https:\/\/isoconsultantkuwait.com\/2020\/10\/17\/the-seven-new-management-and-planning-tools\/#4<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/asq.org\/quality-resources\/matrix-diagram#:~:text=A%20matrix%20diagram%20is%20defined,or%20four%20groups%20of%20information.\">American Society for Quality<\/a> describes the quality matrix diagram as a tool used for analyzing and displaying the relationship between two, three, or four groups of information. It is important to note matrix diagrams may also be called a matrix or matrix chart. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Steps-to-create-a-matrix-diagram\">Steps to create a matrix diagram<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">To create quality matrix diagrams, PMP credential holders need to know the process behind this planning tool. The <\/span><em><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsigmastudyguide.com\/matrix-diagram\/\">Six Sigma Study Guide<\/a><\/em><span style=\"color: black;\"> is just one place where the process for matrix diagram creation is provided:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/f.hubspotusercontent40.net\/hubfs\/3294842\/Matrix%203.png\" alt=\"Matrix 3\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Figure 2 Six Sigma Study Guide<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Software is available to create matrix diagrams based on the system\u2019s evaluation of the data submitted. Yet that software does not tell the PMP credential holder what the diagram means nor how to interpret the data. The project manager who earns their PMP should know the process behind matrix diagrams to maximize the use of this quality tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Studying for the PMP Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/free-pmp-questions?cat=pmp-quality\" style=\"border-radius:20px;background-color:#366194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Practice Questions on Quality<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Types-of-matrix-diagrams\">Types of matrix diagrams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">The <\/span>number of elements being compared will determine which of the six matrix diagrams to use: L-shaped, Y-shaped, C-shaped, T-shaped, X-shaped, and roof-shaped. For all types of matrix, the project manager can \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucidchart.com\/blog\/what-is-a-matrix-chart\">easily visualize the relationship between objectives, factors, and causes within the organization they are observing<\/a><span style=\"color: #3d4752;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/f.hubspotusercontent40.net\/hubfs\/3294842\/Matrix%204.jpg\" alt=\"Matrix 4\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/f.hubspotusercontent40.net\/hubfs\/3294842\/Matrix%205.jpg\" alt=\"Matrix 5\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As seen in the provided examples, the matrix diagram tool can depict complex interrelationships among data sets with one, two, or three sets of variables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Matrix-Diagrams-in-context-of-the-PMP-exam\">Matrix Diagrams in context of the PMP exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the PMP exam, it is a tool to better understand the variables in a relationship in which data is available and decisions are needed. <span style=\"color: black;\">The matrix diagram for the PMP credential holder is <\/span>defined in the 6th edition<span style=\"color: black;\"> of the <em>Project Management Body of Knowledge<\/em>\u00ae (<\/span><em><span style=\"color: black;\">PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/span><\/em><span style=\"color: black;\">), page 284. The uses of the matrix diagram for the PMP are the same as these examples of the tool from a <\/span>Six Sigma process perspective<span style=\"color: black;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/f.hubspotusercontent40.net\/hubfs\/3294842\/Matrix%206.png\" alt=\"Matrix 6\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">Project Managers can use a matrix to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucidchart.com\/blog\/what-is-a-matrix-chart\">analyze information of many types<\/a><span style=\"color: black;\">, for example:<\/span><span style=\"color: #212c35; background-color: transparent;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 100%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-hs-responsive-table=\"true\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-color: #99acc2; border-style: solid; border-collapse: collapse; table-layout: fixed;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"4\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"color: #212c35;\">Actions<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #212c35;\">Concepts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"color: #212c35;\">Equipment<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #212c35;\">Functions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"color: #212c35;\">Materials<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #212c35;\">People&nbsp;<span style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">When studying matrix diagrams, you should be able to identify the type (<\/span>L-shaped, Y-shaped, C-shaped, T-shaped, X-shaped, and roof-shaped<span style=\"color: black;\"> ), when that type is used (how many data sets), and potential applications (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucidchart.com\/blog\/what-is-a-matrix-chart\">identifying root causes, comparing solutions, matching requirements with specifications<\/a><span style=\"color: black;\">). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PMP credential holders need to know that matrixes is not always used as diagrams. It can be a matrix chart or document. What matters is the relationship between data is captured and analyzed. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A document capturing the relationship between requirements and other factors; used by project managers to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perforce.com\/resources\/alm\/requirements-traceability-matrix\">document requirements, tests, and issues<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Power or Influence Matrix<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A document detailing the power or <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/what-is-a-stakeholder-register\/\">influence of a stakeholder on a specific project<\/a>; used by project managers as part of stakeholder management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stakeholder Engagement Assessment Matrix<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A chart with <a href=\"https:\/\/project-management.info\/stakeholder-engagement-matrix\/\">data on stakeholder engagement levels<\/a> for a specific project; project managers can use it to identify potential gaps and know where intervention may be needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">A matrix document helps the project manager track data among one, two, or four types of data; the diagram can help the project manager understand causal relationships among the data sets. It does not need to be complicated; in fact, keeping the data clean and organized is the intent. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Matrix-diagram\">Matrix diagram<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Project managers can use the quality tools in any industry, from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatissixsigma.net\/7-qc-tools\/\">product development phase until delivery, and in phases of Six Sigma and Lean management<\/a>. A matrix diagram is a quality tool that uses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acethepmpexam.com\/ppe\/matrix%20diagrams.html\">data representation to find the strength of the relationship among various factors, causes, and objectives<\/a>. Whether using matrix diagrams or a matrix document, the project manager is analyzing project data to improve a process, solve a problem, or make a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Upcoming PMP Certification Training &#8211; Live &amp; Online Classes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><table class=\"table table-striped table-bordered table-responsive-sm font-md mt-5 mb-0 d-none d-md-table\"><tr><td>Name<\/td><td>Date<\/td><td>Place<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A matrix diagram for the Project Management Professional\u00ae (PMP) holder is one of the Seven Quality Tools used for data collection and analysis. 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