Connecting before and after organisational restructuring

Structural changes to the organisation can be traumatic events for both management and staff. Nevertheless, structural changes are now a part of business life whether we like it or not. As organisational leaders look forward to new connections between staff, facilitated by a brand new structure, there is no doubt also some concerns on the potential for damaging good and profitable relationships developed as part of previous structures.

Organisational Network Analysis (ONA) is the tool of choice for surfacing the trust network that exists in organisations. By understanding the existing trust networks, organisational structures can be designed to leverage the strength in existing relationships, rather than potentially undermining the trust relationships that may have taken years to establish.