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by dcal

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My department has acquired an additional group from a dept. re-org and I want to use this opportunity to re-structure my staff. The department consists of writers and publishers and newly acquired web analysts. Most of the work revolves around writing and publishing content (manuals) but a good percentage of work involves web writing and publishing. My dilemma, re-org my department to combine the new group and change enough of the current group to eliminate the vertical roles of the writer and publisher. I am stuck, any words of advice or any valuable resources (literary or other) which might help? Thanks.

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by oldefar

Ever change schools growing up? A lot of fear and anxiety because your place in the new social order is unknown. Reorgs have a similar impact on employees, especially when one group is moved into an existing group. Before making any changes, check the morale on your team.

The next recommendation is a team meeting where you outline your thoughts. Think in terms of functions or tasks to be accomplished and the relationships between them, rather than individuals. Employee concerns will be along the lines of individual impact - my job, my promotion opportunities, my career path, my work satisfaction. Give team members a week to think about how they feel the organization should look.

Reconvene with bull session - all ideas are open for discussion. If the team can come up with a reorg that is close to your vision, I recommend you adopt it and tweak later. If they feel it was their idea, they will support making it work. If their visions are radically different than yours, youneed to question why.

by areets

...but having the blueprint to implementation is another kettle of fish.

by areets

Firstly, set up vertical responsibilities (ex:D2D) against horizontal divisions (writing, publishing) - MATRIX .....

by dcal

Thanks for all the input. I proposed 3 solutions to my Director using a matrix displaying vertical and horizontal roles. While the Director didn't jump out of her seat, she was impressed with the recommendations. It's a WIP and we just have to find common ground that will work.

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