Change for Change’s Sake

That is a dangerous attitude. A company periodically needs to shake itself up, regardless of the competitive landscape. Even if the external environment is not changing in ways that demand a response, the internal environment probably is. The human dynamics within an organisation are constantly shifting – and require the organisation to change along with them. Over time, informal networks mirror the formal structure, which is how silos develop. Restructuring gets people to start forming new networks, making the organisation as a whole more creative. It also disrupts all the routines in an organisation that collectively stiffly innovation and adaptability. Finally, restructuring breaks up the outdated power structures that may be quietly misdirecting a company’s resource allocation.