Revitalizing After Downsizing

Running Time: 12 minutes

The films in the Learning a la Carte film series, which is part of the larger TakeAway Training series, describe fresh challenges, innovative solutions and give informed insights into the future of work. Featuring discussions between psychologist Peter Quarry and leading international experts, these programmes are ideal for learning centres, training sessions and managers' own bookshelves.

This film describes what happens after the trauma of downsizing. Learn how managers and employees can overcome negative emotions and move positively into the future. Key learning points include: positive and negative effects of downsizing; what happens to those left behind?; overcoming anger, cynicism and frustration; collaborating to develop a 'story for the future'; ensuring alignment throughout the organization; changing the paradigm of employment. The programme features psychologist Peter Quarry interviewing Professor Dennis Jaffe, Saybrook Graduate School, USA.