For this reason new CEOs like to act quickly to replace and name new managers who will get on board with the new program from the beginning. At The Ottawa Hospital, Levine's first big test was the designation of a Chief of Staff. Next, each campus was given its own structure and its own corporate operating officer, who was also a Nursing VP, a VP Professional Services and a VP Ambulatory Services. These players have a campus role and a corporate role. This ensures that people have a leader and that they and their personal programs are not orphaned.
Organizational changes go much deeper of course.
Six months later we have new executives and new directors in place across the board. Establish and Communicate a Network Business leaders will say that a new CEO must establish strong relationships with board members. Levine goes a step further. Knowing the individuals within these zones means understanding their corporate needs and their personal needs. You need to know them as professionals and as individuals.