Re-sizing
Well-considered corporate restructuring should drive the reshaping of human talent to deliver the business’s planned outcomes.
The planning and strategy are generally complex and need to align with the strategic planning and vision of the business.
Re-sizing should be a pathway to medium term business objectives and not used to meet short-term cash constraints or comply with audit measures. It is valuable to remember that the livelihoods of human beings are caught up in the process.
The organisational hierarchical and matrix structures, roles and responsibilities and workload redistributions are scrutinized and assessed to match the skills and capabilities needed to support the business’s required productivity levels. The individuals occupying these roles can be directly or indirectly effected.
There are many reasons why businesses need to reduce their workforces. One factor that is not often discussed is why we throw money and people at a problem but don’t invest the time and effort into its critical analysis and remedy. In good times, businesses become heavy, lazy and less productive. Prevention of such re-sizing requires improved business planning and performance management.
‘Reducing cost by reducing headcount’ is a description of re-sizing that is both harsh and simplistic.
- ‘Harsh’ because it projects a negative view that it is simply cutting jobs to save money which can ultimately damage the integrity of the business.
- ‘Simplistic’ because decisions driven purely by profit and loss results are often knee-jerk and damaging to the long-term business value and ‘employer-of-choice’ brand.
Our service focuses on providing strategic advice to Board Directors and senior executives.
Diamond Impact has years of experience in small and very large re-sizing assignments, specializing in strategy and design.
Our designs have enabled many clients to help over 30,000 employees find a new direction and to leave their workplace with dignity and respect, and prospects for their own future.
We also review and assess existing strategies to ensure they are on target.
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