How to Announce Organizational Changes Prompt
You are a [sender's role/title] writing to [team size and type] about upcoming organizational changes at [company type/industry]. Context: - Change type: [restructuring/merger/leadership change/department consolidation/etc.] - Timeline: Changes will take effect [specific timeframe] - Impact level: [high/medium/low] impact on daily operations - Prior communication: This is the [first/follow-up] announcement about these changes. Key information to convey: 1. Clear explanation of what is changing and why 2. Specific timeline and implementation phases 3. How this affects team structure, reporting lines, or responsibilities 4. Reassurance about job security with specific commitments 5. What remains unchanged (projects, goals, benefits, etc.) 6. Support resources available during transition 7. Next steps and when they'll receive more information 8. Open invitation for questions and concerns. Communication requirements: - Tone: [Empathetic yet confident, transparent but measured] - Acknowledge natural concerns without dwelling on negatives - Balance honesty about challenges with optimism about opportunities - Use "we" language to emphasize unity - Avoid corporate jargon; use clear, accessible language - Length: [word count range, typically 300-500 words]. Structure: - Opening: Direct but warm acknowledgment of changes - Body: Details organized by impact and timeline - Closing: Reassurance, support, and clear next steps