Best Practice Report

Build Trust Through Strategic Communication During Reorganizations

How To Stop The Domino Effect Of Post-Reorg People And Performance Loss

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Jan 02, 2026

Summary

Most reorganizations fail not because of flawed strategy, but because trust collapses in the silence that often follows announcements. When leaders underestimate the human cost of change, fear spreads faster than facts, triggering a domino effect of disengagement, stalled execution, and talent flight — particularly among high performers who have options and a low tolerance for ambiguity. In an era of constant business transformation, marketing leaders cannot afford to repeat this pattern. This report provides a best-practice framework to avoid common communication pitfalls, identify strategic trust-building levers, and deploy a 90-day roadmap that reinforces stability and performance.

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