21. Org design doesn’t lead to layoffs, lack of org design does Unpacking organizations: the practitioner's podcast

As we closed out the year 2023, layoffs remained top of mind. In this episode, Rupert and Shradha delve into the topic of organizational design in that context. Often, reductions in force (RIF) are associated with reorganization or organizational design, although RIF primarily serves as a form of workforce planning. A lack of discipline around systemic organizational design can help organizations avoid herd behaviour regarding reactive reductions in the workforce. Join us as we unpack organizational layoffs to kick off our new season.