Organizational Restructure and Redesign

In every aspect of restructure and redesign, it is imperative that organizational leaders rethink their roles. The only way for an organization to generate the speed necessary to succeed in the twenty-first century is to allow people within the organization to go as fast as they can. The notion of coaching from the bench takes on new meaning as leaders strategically implement new structures and designs and break down the barriers that traditionally gave status and power. Although the leadership aspects will be discussed in the following chapters, first and foremost, great leaders serve; they are not part of the organization to be served. Their primary goal is for the good of the organization, not for their own self-gratification.