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Changes in leadership can affect an entire organization
Published: 29 January 2025
Changes at the top of an organization can have a ripple effect through its ranks鈥攁nd Justin Trudeau鈥檚 resignation as leader of the Liberal Party is a case in point. An organization鈥檚 culture starts at the top, and the personality of its leader influences how decisions are made and how to get ahead, says Associate Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt in an interview with Canadian HR Reporter.
鈥淚t鈥檚 not just a shuffling of people,鈥� he says. 鈥淚t鈥檚 also a potential change in the system. People will worry that rules will change, and the good things about the organization might not be so good anymore.鈥�
