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Navigating Restructure in Procurement Series – Part 2

In Part 2 of our series on navigating restructure in procurement, Donna and Laura shift the focus to those who remain in the organisation after change has taken place. While redundancy often dominates the conversation, staying through a restructure comes with its own emotional, relational and professional challenges, many of which go unspoken.

Internal change can shake confidence, disrupt team and stakeholder dynamics, alter relationships and create prolonged periods of uncertainty. In this episode, Donna and Laura explore what really happens beneath the surface when you stay, why it affects people so differently, and how you can rebuild clarity and confidence during times of ongoing organisational change.

This episode is for anyone who is currently navigating internal restructure, leading through it, or preparing themselves for the reality of continuous change in the procurement landscape.

In this episode we explore:

1. The emotional impact of staying after a restructure: why guilt, relief, fear and doubt can coexist, even when your role is secure.
2. The long periods of uncertainty leading up to structural decisions: how whispers, speculation and lack of clarity can create stress that builds over time.
3. The importance of acknowledging your emotional response: why suppressing how you feel makes it harder to move forward with confidence.
4. Changing dynamics with colleagues and stakeholders: how role changes, competition and leadership turnover alter relationships and influence.
5. Managing fear based behaviours and protecting your energy: how to separate reaction from response and stay grounded in challenging environments.
6. The value of support networks and safe spaces: why speaking with trusted people helps you process change constructively.
7. Noticing opportunity within disruption: how restructure can also create moments of reset, clarity and positive career shifts.
8. Reconnecting with yourself and what you want long term: how understanding your values, needs and career direction helps you decide whether this is still the right environment for you.

Takeaways

• A clearer understanding of the emotional and practical realities of staying after restructure.
• Strategies to rebuild confidence, manage uncertainty and navigate shifting dynamics.
• Reassurance that your feelings are valid and normal during times of change.
• Encouragement to use this period as a chance to reflect, reset and take intentional action for your future.

Hosted by

Donna Bowden | Procurement Career Coach, Narrate Your Career
Laura Sellers | Executive and Leadership Coach, Coaching for Procurement

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Want to share your experience or ask a question about navigating restructure? Message us via the Procurement Pivots LinkedIn page or reach out to Donna or Laura directly.