The Uncommon Executive

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Common Mistakes Leaders Make When Landing Difficult Reorgs

Most common mistakes leaders make include: Moving too quickly (or not fast enough) after the reorg, not watching out for impact on existing teams, and underestimating impact of people changes.

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Yue Zhao
Jun 19, 2025
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We covered the core drivers of organizational changes in the post last week: why they happen, who initiates them, how new reporting lines are drawn, and important nuances around the communication strategy. This week, let’s dive into some common mistakes leaders make when planning for and landing successful reorgs and how they can be mitigated.

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