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Our CEO along with recommendations from external expertise has decided to make some changes to our organizational chart. The changes make good sense from a strategy point of view.
Two of the most s
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organizational structure change
posted at 2/18/2011 6:22 PM EST
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Our CEO along with recommendations from external expertise has decided to make some changes to our organizational chart. The changes make good sense from a strategy point of view.
Two of the most significant changes involve the following: splitting one of our Chief Operating Officer's function in half, thereby creating two VPs. The second is to move the marketing mgr's function under one of the two newly created VPs. From a communication point of view, how would it be best for the CEO to handle these changes? I am thinking he needs to have the discussion with the COO first and explain the split role and ask him which of the two positions he would be interested in. Once that is determined, we will need to recruit for the "other half" of the role (the second VP). One that position is in place the marketing manager reporting relationship can then be changed. Any thoughts on this type of change are appreciated, particularly from a communication point of view (both at the individual level and corporate wide). |
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organizational structure change
posted at 2/21/2011 4:15 AM EST
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Not sure I would offer a choice. You and the CEO should determine first which role, if any, will be best for the organization in the long run.
For example, if this person is the number one successor to the CEO you may wish to put the person in the role they are LEAST suited for as a developmental assignment rather then put the person in the role they are a best fit for. First set the strategy then implement the plan that matches. |
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organizational structure change
posted at 2/21/2011 7:58 AM EST
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And another sticky issue might be with whoever is the current marketing manager. Will that person be offered the 2nd VP position? If not, where will they go? Will they feel they are being demoted?
I would be very deliberate about that choice and make sure the current employee understands how/why the decision was made and honestly if they don't get the position, I would expect to have a disgruntled employee who is looking to leave. |
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