Manager Comms Toolkit

Current focus

Reorg & Restructure

Use this when reporting lines, team structures, or roles are changing.

Talking points

What to cover in your 1:1

01
We're making some structural changes to how our teams are set up — here's what that means for you specifically.
02
Your role isn't going away. What's changing is [X]. Here's why this makes sense for where we're headed.
03
You'll now be reporting to [New Manager Name]. That transition starts [Date].
04
I know change like this can bring up a lot of questions — I want you to feel free to ask anything.
05
We're not in a place where every answer is nailed down yet, but here's what I can tell you today.
06
Nothing changes about how I see your contribution or where I think you're headed here.

Tip: Lead with the specific change that affects this person, not the company-wide rationale.

FAQs

Questions you'll probably get

Slack & email copy

Ready to send — just edit the brackets

slack.draft

Hey [TEAM NAME] 👋

Following up on [the all-hands / the announcement earlier today] — I wanted to send a quick note before we connect 1:1.

The short version: [one sentence summary of the change].

I know that kind of news can bring up questions. That's completely normal. I'll be reaching out to schedule time with each of you this week so we can talk through what this means for you specifically.

In the meantime, drop any questions here or DM me directly. Nothing is off-limits.

— [YOUR NAME]