5 Essential Things Every Leader Should Evaluate After a Reorganization

Overview
This blog post by Allison McMillan explains how leaders can quickly get up to speed after a reorganization. It highlights five key focus areas-goals, team effectiveness, and additional considerations-to help leaders evaluate the new landscape and drive effective change.

Key Takeaways

• Examine existing goals and how they are set, tracked, and adjusted.
• Assess whether the right people are in the right seats and identify growth opportunities.
• Identify any misaligned teams or protective management behaviors that may hinder progress.
• Look for new processes, mandates, or expectations that accompany the reorg.
• Use strategic gatherings and clear communication to accelerate alignment and performance.

Who Would Benefit

• Engineering managers stepping into a new department.
• Technical leaders navigating post-reorg transitions.
• CTOs or VP-level leaders responsible for restructuring teams.
• Senior engineers interested in understanding leadership challenges after reorgs.

Frameworks and Methodologies

• Goal-setting frameworks (OKRs, KPIs) for tracking progress.
• Team effectiveness assessments (role-fit, skill-gap analysis).