An Elegant Puzzle

In general, the actual tactics for doing this are: Discuss with heavily impacted individuals in private first. Ensure that managers and other key individuals are prepared to explain the reasoning behind the changes. Send an email out documenting the changes. Be available for discussion. If necessary, hold an organization all-hands, but probably try not to. People don’t process well in large groups, and the best discussions take place in small rooms. Double down on doing skip-level one-on-ones.