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Diagnose Restructuring Impact: Evaluate the People Impact of Reorgs, Team Shifts, and Structural Change

TL;DR: What this template does

This template analyzes feedback from restructuring events (e.g., layoffs, org design shifts, team changes) to surface how the change has affected clarity, morale, collaboration, and workflow.
Upload feedback and get a structured impact report.

Why structure affects culture

The way teams are redesigned impacts how people connect, contribute, and succeed.

This template helps you hear the effect — not just the outcome.

Definition: Restructuring impact refers to how changes in reporting, resourcing, or organizational flow affect employee trust, effectiveness, and clarity — captured from post-change qualitative feedback.

How does this template work?

Step 1: Upload Restructuring Feedback
  • Use retros, AMA comments, HR listening sessions, exit interviews
  • Accepts audio, video, or text
  • Best with data collected 1–6 weeks after change rollout
Step 2: Extract Themes — Employee Engagement
  • AI clusters feedback around: role clarity, autonomy, team trust, resourcing
  • Tags emotional tone and themes (e.g., “lost team identity”)
  • Detects shift in morale, collaboration, psychological safety
Step 3: Output — Restructuring Impact Report
  • Theme clusters by team, role, or function
  • Change impact scorecard with supporting quotes
  • Downloadable for EX, leadership, and strategy teams

What benefits does this template provide?

BenefitDescriptionImpact
Reduce Talent RiskSpot misalignments before they become churnImprove change durability
Improve Role ClarityDiscover areas of confusion and duplicative effortSpeed up post-change ramp time
Strengthen Team DesignGuide future structure decisions with voice of employeeAlign culture with structure
Retention StrategyProtect top performers during sensitive transitionsImprove leadership credibility

How do different teams use this template?

People + EX Leads — Track cultural and emotional impact of reorgs
Org Design + HR Strategy — Validate new team structures
Leadership — Hear how realignment is working on the ground
Transformation Teams — Adjust execution based on employee signal

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this for partial team realignments?
Yes — this works at the micro or macro org level.
Does this detect positive shifts too?
Absolutely — delight, relief, and alignment wins are included.
What's the ideal timeframe post-reorg?
1–6 weeks, depending on scope.

What Teams Are Saying

“We finally had structured insight into how our reorg affected the people doing the work — not just our charts.”


— Joseph Snider, Researcher

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