SECTION 13.20 RESOURCES

Last Update: 3/06

More than likely, diminishing or limited fiscal and human resources prompted the current change in your workforce. However, before accepting that as a given, you may want to consider the full scope of resources available to your department for accomplishing its mission, because they may present you with other opportunities or alternatives.

Fiscal Resources

· Are there other funding sources available that could be increased or utilized more effectively?

· Are there modifications that could be made to existing fiscal resources that would extend their viability?

Human Resources

· This is covered in more depth in Section 13.50, but for now, from an overall standpoint, what are the strengths of your remaining/existing workforce that you can build on?

· What is the state of employee morale? What efforts need to be devoted to raising morale?

· What is the culture of your department? Does it need to change to meet new realities? If so, in what ways, and how do those actions fit into the overall restructuring plan?

Capital Resources

· What strengths/limitations does your present physical facility contribute to redesigning your organizational structure?

· Do you have the appropriate equipment to move ahead? If you don’t, how will you address this need?

Technological Resources

· How can technology help the redesigned organization succeed?

· How can you obtain such technology?

· What cultural issues need to be addressed as they relate to technology?

Constituent Base

· How will your constituents be affected by proposed changes?

· How can your constituents help you redefine your mission, goals, vision, strategic intent, etc.?

· How can your constituent resources be better utilized?

The above questions point out some of the key issues department leadership should consider prior to engaging in organizational redesign.