Lead from Within

JUNE 10, 2018

Unfortunately, the uncertainty of frequent restructuring actually makes problems worse. Confusion about goals. If team members don’t understand the distinction between what is good for them and what is good for the organization, it’s impossible to set clear goals. Frequent and senseless reorganizations.

Diversity 156

Diversity Delegation Quality Restructuring 156

Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Authentic leadership matters even more during times of stress, uncertainty, and change. I once had a client call me and say, “My boss just told me that there is going to be a major restructure and a significant downsizing. Talk about that marathon you’re training for (and be sure to ask about their running goals too).

Influence 596

Influence Leadership Self-aware Servant Leader 596

Harvard Business Review

MAY 23, 2012

They don't like to be pigeon-holed or pushed out on a limb of specialization — with the inherent danger of a whimsical corporation sawing that limb off behind them during the next restructuring. X'ers' teen years were a time of major corporate restructuring.

Career 14

Career Restructuring Skills Uncertainty 14

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 23, 2015

There is often a lot of confusion and uncertainty, and if colleagues were laid off , people might also be sad or angry. Restructurings may be an inevitable part of organizational life but living through them—even when you’re one of the lucky ones still standing—is challenging and stressful. How do you stay positive?

Restructuring 8

Restructuring Stress Uncertainty Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 7, 2014

If there’s not someone creating and communicating an overarching, simple plan for the larger organization and getting everyone to pitch in, people start breaking down into small tribes and pursuing their own goals and agendas. When CEOs hold town hall meetings to talk about overarching goals, some people reflexively roll their eyes.

CEO 12

CEO FAQ Restructuring Performance Review 12

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 12, 2018

In exchange, a fitness leader can offer a sense certainty, justice, and camaraderie in a time where employees are otherwise plagued by uncertainty, injustice, and isolation. “We had to train harder, measure our goals better, and become a better team,” Bunge said. Henrik Bunge is one such leader.

CEO 8

CEO Company Sports Fashion 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 6, 2014

Restructuring businesses around flow means radically altering their DNA, shifting emphasis from mechanistic efficiencies to deep human engagement. In other words, just like with the high consequences trigger, uncertainty is our rocket ride into the present moment. Yet these dividends don’t come without serious investment.

Environment 11

Environment Chemicals McKinsey Creativity 11