n my professional life, I was presented with a choice that could have had profound implications on the company I work for. A few years ago, when I worked in senior management at a non-profit organization, our board of directors was considering changing the organizational structure of the company to better align with our mission and goals. This would involve reorganizing teams, departments and functions throughout the organization. The board asked me to lead this initiative and present them with a detailed report outlining what changes should be made and how it would affect staff morale and productivity.

I knew that whatever decision I made could result in significant changes across the entire organization. Therefore, there were two main options available: either maintain the status quo or implement the proposed restructuring plan. Both options had their own set of risks but also held potential rewards; maintaining the status quo may not create any new opportunities for growth while taking action could bring about positive transformation within our organization.