Restructuring and Executive Search services help insure that work and people are well aligned with the purpose and strategic priorities of an organization. A focus on structure often follows planning as an organization builds capacity and realigns its operations with a new understanding of the work to be done. This process may be accompanied, either by design or attrition, with opportunities to re-envision key positions and the expertise, experience and leadership needed to take the organization to a new level.

Whether restructuring is prompted by new priorities or simply a painful recognition that the current structure or work processes are not effective, Strategies for Change encourages clients to start by deepening their understanding of the challenges to be addressed and the strengths to build upon. This may include analyzing workflow, mapping accountabilities and/or soliciting employee perceptions of what is and is not working. The information and learning generated in this inquiry provide a springboard for a collaborative redesign. Useful questions underpinning this process may include:

• Is there clarity and agreement about our goals?
• Who is responsible for what?
• What does it look like when the work is going smoothly? What’s happening when it’s not going well?
• What do our customers say about us? How well do we understand their needs and desires?
• How easily can we work across departmental or functional areas to get something done?
• How well are we utilizing technology to support our work and track outcomes?
• How do we coordinate and integrate our efforts?

Read about an executive search facilitated by Strategies for Change.