When management announces the latest wave of downsizings, restructurings, and closings, it takes just one misstep to destroy employee trust. Smart managers can head that off by following this expert advice. How to improve things Start by involving supervisors early in the impending changes. The senior manager then goes back to the senior team to work in as many of the supervisors' ideas as possible. At the second meeting, the senior manager reports on the status of the recommendations.
Supervisors have time to talk with their employees.
Two weeks later, announcements come out announcing the change. The process is often the exact reversal of the typical roll out. No big hoopla. No big road show. Just grass roots communication.