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With all your planning complete , you can now put everything into practice .
Talk to your staff . Despite what you may think in terms of staff placement , it ' s important to have your employees on board . Transparency should be a top priority throughout the process , especially if your restructuring involves downsizing . The past year was filled with a lot of questions , stress , insecurity and worry . Keeping your staff up to date every step of the way can calm their anxieties and ultimately make the transition smoother .
And remember , if you are planning to add new duties onto an employee ' s plate , be sure to talk to them about it . Although someone might be well suited for the task , it may not align with where they want to take their career , or they may not enjoy taking on new responsibilities . While it is ultimately your decision , your employees may not perform their best if they ' re unhappy with the changes you ' re enforcing .
Be Flexible . Fight against the urge to reverse course if you do not see results quickly . If you ' re not performing or not catching your stride right away , that ' s OK . It can take time to see results and for patterns to emerge . You don ' t want to edit your plan too quickly because it can lead to more confusion further down the line and make it more difficult to pinpoint the problem . Evaluate your results after a few months , then adjust your plan and make changes accordingly .
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Making structural changes to your business can be overwhelming and an added stress at an already difficult time . However , by taking things step-by-step , you can secure your business ' success . Whether you choose one or more of the strategies above or choose a method all your own , being honest with yourself will give you the most robust foundation to accomplish your goals . Remember to have patience , stay alert and don ' t be afraid to roll with the punches . For more helpful business tips , head to BBB . org .
Track your changes . You ' ve made the changes , and now you need to see how well they work ! One of the easiest ways to track your changes is to gather data and document it . Just as data was the key to analyzing where you needed to make fundamental changes to your business , collecting data will help you see what isn ' t working in your new plan . Remember , keeping track of how your changes affect your business internally is important , but it ' s equally important to see how these changes have affected your customers . Send out a survey to your clients further down the line to get their feedback . While you need your business to run efficiently , none of that will matter if it ' s negatively affecting your business with your consumers .
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