Organizational Sherlocks, a Business Psychology podcast S3Ep1: Unlocking Organizational Success in 2026
Jan 16, 2026
Join hosts as they kick off a deep dive into the essential elements of organizational success for 2026. They reflect on the past year, discussing the significance of leadership dynamics and effective change management during restructuring. Discover insights on hiring for potential over experience, and the importance of aligning team skills with organizational needs. The hosts emphasize the need for customized solutions in harnessing human complexity, all while looking forward to exciting new topics and guests in the season ahead.
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Restructure Sparked By Leadership Leaves
- Morgan Ashworth built a new org structure after two leaders went on PFML and did much of the interim work herself.
- The temporary coverage created heavy workloads and stress across managers and frontline staff.
Condense Roles To Protect Leadership Time
- Condense leader roles when leaders spend more time on floor tasks than true leadership activities.
- Hire floor-based staff to handle operational tasks so leaders can focus on strategy and people management.
Increase Touchpoints During Change
- Increase touchpoint meetings and check-ins during restructures to maintain stability and support.
- Be open about shifting responsibilities and ensure leaders understand frontline tasks enough to train and cover them.