Executive Outplacement That Protects Your Reputation and Your People
Restructuring is never easy, but how you say goodbye is just as important as how you say hello. We help you manage leadership transitions with structure, empathy, and precision so leavers become advocates and survivors stay engaged.
The Stakes Are Higher Than you Think
When you manage a redundancy programme or executive departure, you aren’t just managing logistics. You are managing risk.
- Reputation Risk: A mishandled departure can damage your employer brand for years, making it harder to attract top talent later.
- Cultural Risk: "Survivor syndrome" can tank productivity and morale among the employees who stay.
- Legal & PR Risk: Without a structured, fair process, you expose the organization to significant liability.
What Changes When you Work with Optitude
We ensure every departing leader feels heard, respected, and valued. We turn a potentially negative ending into a positive narrative about your organization’s integrity.
We don't just "provide support." We track placement rates, time-to-role, and satisfaction scores. You get clear data to show your board and stakeholders the ROI of the programme.
We advise on how to communicate change to your remaining workforce to maintain trust, clarity, and engagement throughout the transition period.
1. Executive Outplacement
- High-touch, 1:1 coaching for C-Suite, VP, and Director-level leaders.
Focus: - Personal branding,
- market positioning,
- board readiness.
2. Restructuring & Transition Advisory
Strategic consulting for HR teams and steering committees.
Focus:
- Programme design,
- risk assessment,
- comms planning.
3. Alumni & Advocacy Programmes
Turning your alumni network into a long-term business asset.
Focus:
- Relationship maintenance,
- re-hiring strategies.
Our Methodology: The Optitude Ascent Protocol
for Executive Outplacement Success
We analyse structure and culture to design bespoke interventions.
We segment support by seniority and function
Real-time reporting on progress, engagement, and risk flags.
Measuring success and establishing long-term alumni strategy.