In this episode, Karen Kirton explores the key moments when businesses should reassess their team structure. While many companies only consider restructuring when faced with immediate challenges—such as workload overflow, employee departures, or staff complaints—Karen highlights a more proactive approach to ensure businesses remain efficient and scalable.

In today’s episode, you will learn about:

• Common reactive triggers for restructuring, such as too much work, employee departures, and workload complaints, and why these may not be the best way to approach structural changes.
• Proactive indicators that signal a need for restructuring, including bottlenecks, lack of collaboration, and innovation stagnation.
• The importance of succession planning and talent mapping to ensure high-potential employees are supported, retained, and given opportunities to grow within the business.
• The role of span of control in effective management, with guidelines on the optimal number of direct reports to maintain performance and engagement.
• Strategic planning for staffing needs, including how to establish triggers for hiring based on revenue, workload, or business growth forecasts.

This episode provides practical insights for business owners and leaders looking to optimize their team structure before issues arise, ensuring their organization remains adaptable and well-positioned for success.

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