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title: Functionly - New Strategic Direction - Use Cases
description: Restructures - 50-70% of company restructures fail to reach the shared objectives
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## Chart the course to your future org

Visualize your workforce by unifying people data across systems, and design the future-state structure your strategy demands. 

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[Use Cases ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/new-strategic-direction#)

## Org design for every scenario

Navigate growth, change, and complexity with one platform built for every stage of your org’s evolution.

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[Restructures ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/restructures?hsLang=en) [Workforce expansion ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/workforce-expansion?hsLang=en) [Reduction in workforce (RIF) ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/reduction-in-workforce?hsLang=en) [Mergers & acquisitions ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/mergers-and-acquisitions?hsLang=en) [Annual strategic planning ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/annual-strategic-planning?hsLang=en) [New executives ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/new-executives?hsLang=en) [Executive accountability ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/executive-accountability?hsLang=en) [New strategic direction ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/new-strategic-direction) [Preparing for org change ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/preparing-for-org-change?hsLang=en)

[Pricing ](https://www.functionly.com/pricing?hsLang=en)

[Resources ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/new-strategic-direction#)

## The Org Design Podcast

The only podcast focused on org design, where thinkers and doers unpack what makes healthy teams work.

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[ Data, Integrations, AI & Templates ](https://www.functionly.com/features/data-integrations-ai-templates?hsLang=en)

[ Groups, Dotted-lines, Accountabilities ](https://www.functionly.com/features/groups-dotted-lines-accountabilities?hsLang=en)

[ Scenarios, Forecasts, Change Planning ](https://www.functionly.com/features/scenarios-forecasts-change-planning?hsLang=en)

[ Collaboration, Sharing, Security ](https://www.functionly.com/features/collaboration-sharing-security?hsLang=en)

[ Use Cases ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/new-strategic-direction#)

[ Restructures ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/restructures?hsLang=en)

[ Workforce Expansion ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/workforce-expansion?hsLang=en)

[ Reduction in Workforce (RIF) ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/reduction-in-workforce?hsLang=en)

[ Mergers and Acquisitions ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/mergers-and-acquisitions?hsLang=en)

[ Annual Strategic Planning ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/annual-strategic-planning?hsLang=en)

[ New Executives ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/new-executives?hsLang=en)

[ Executive Accountability ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/executive-accountability?hsLang=en)

[ New Strategic Direction ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/new-strategic-direction)

[ Preparing for Org Change ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/preparing-for-org-change?hsLang=en)

[ Pricing ](https://www.functionly.com/pricing?hsLang=en)

[ Resources ](https://www.functionly.com/use-cases/new-strategic-direction#)

[ Org Design Podcast ](https://www.functionly.com/org-design-podcast?hsLang=en)

[ Orginometry Blog ](https://www.functionly.com/orginometry?hsLang=en)

[ Case Studies ](https://functionly.com/case-studies)

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# New Strategic Direction

[Get started now](https://labs.functionly.com/sign-up/?plan=price_1HglepB3rgwynYaJ8QTgiA3K)

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## 43%

Employees unwilling to support enterprise change and who do not think their organization does it well (Gartner)

![Group 8863](https://www.functionly.com/hubfs/Use%20Case%20Icons%202/Group%208863.svg)

## 264%

Revenue growth for the small subset of organizations extremely successful at managing large-scale organizational change (WTW)

![Union3-6](https://www.functionly.com/hubfs/Use%20Case%20Icons%202/Union3-6.svg)

## 92%

Of companies believe that redesigning the org is very important (Deloitte)

## Rapid innovation

Fast-moving global markets and digital disruption have forced companies to innovate rapidly (Deloitte), whether it be via new products, business units, location growth, or whole-of-company pivots. Workforces are statistically struggling to remain engaged. Collaborating, communicating, and executing with care and intention are, above all, the secrets to successful change management.

[![Get started](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7832858/1a48a880-8a14-46b3-b818-fbc9485fd156.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7832858/1a48a880-8a14-46b3-b818-fbc9485fd156)

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## Brands who use Functionly

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## How Functionly helps strategic planning

![Consolidate-reporting-lines-OR-Plan-multiple-future-states-OR-Interactive-org-charts](https://www.functionly.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024%20Use%20Case/PNG%20rounded%20corners/Consolidate-reporting-lines-OR-Plan-multiple-future-states-OR-Interactive-org-charts.png?width=1500&height=1022&name=Consolidate-reporting-lines-OR-Plan-multiple-future-states-OR-Interactive-org-charts.png)

### Plan multiple future-states

Quickly sketch out future scenarios with drag-and-drop control over people and positions. Compare each scenario’s cost, headcount, and efficiency implications.

[ See Features ![right-arrow](https://www.functionly.com/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) ](https://www.functionly.com/features?hsLang=en)

![Ensure-coverage-OR-Map-executive-accountabilities](https://www.functionly.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024%20Use%20Case/PNG%20rounded%20corners/Ensure-coverage-OR-Map-executive-accountabilities.png?width=1500&height=1022&name=Ensure-coverage-OR-Map-executive-accountabilities.png)

### Find function and role alignment

Functionly helps you map business functions and roles to spot gaps, overlaps, and misalignments—bringing clarity and achieving executive alignment faster.

[ See Features ![right-arrow](https://www.functionly.com/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) ](https://www.functionly.com/features?hsLang=en)

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### Create strategic change plans

Model your future-state org designs with accurate forecasts and step-by-step change plans to ensure seamless transitions and minimal disruption to your operations.

[ See Features ![right-arrow](https://www.functionly.com/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) ](https://www.functionly.com/features?hsLang=en)

![Get-started-quickly-OR-Import-from-outside-HRIS-](https://www.functionly.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024%20Use%20Case/PNG%20rounded%20corners/Get-started-quickly-OR-Import-from-outside-HRIS-.png?width=1500&height=1022&name=Get-started-quickly-OR-Import-from-outside-HRIS-.png)

### Get started quickly

Import from CSV, connect your HRIS, or start from a template and quickly drag-and-drop your current-state organization into a live, actionable org chart.

[ See Features ![right-arrow](https://www.functionly.com/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) ](https://www.functionly.com/features?hsLang=en)

## Dynamic workforce transformation

New strategic directions bring significant changes to teams, reporting lines, and roles, demanding a coordinated approach to ensure success. Functionly empowers organizations to manage these transitions seamlessly with a platform to drive dynamic workforce transformation. With collaboration built in, Functionly ensures that change is executed efficiently and aligned with the broader organizational goals.

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![BusyCrossWalk1](https://www.functionly.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BusyCrossWalk1.jpg?width=638&height=543&name=BusyCrossWalk1.jpg)

## Why companies trust Functionly with their org design

[Visit Case Studies ](https://www.functionly.com/case-studies?hsLang=en)

If you’re trying to envision a future org structure, then you need Functionly. It’s invaluable to visualize hires, functions, and span of control.

ALAN KAMIS, COO

![Alan avatar](https://www.functionly.com/hubfs/Alan%20avatar.png)

[Keep reading ](https://www.functionly.com/case-studies/codemax?hsLang=en)

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COMPANY SIZE

Mid-Market

INDUSTRY

Healthcare

USE CASE

Workforce Planning, Restructures & Re-orgs

Keep reading

We sold 80% of the business. I had to figure out what to keep, where we had duplication, and how to staff a smaller but more focused team.

BEN SAVAGE, CEO

![Ben avatar](https://www.functionly.com/hubfs/image%2067%20(1).png)

[Keep reading ](https://www.functionly.com/case-studies/veritas-automata?hsLang=en)

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COMPANY SIZE

Mid-Market

INDUSTRY

Technology

USE CASE

Workforce Planning, Reduction in Workforce

Keep reading

Functionly helped me see gaps in my organization — Once I saw it all laid out, I could confidently restructure, hire, and plan for future growth.

HEINZ VIELUF JR., PRESIDENT

![Heinz avatar](https://www.functionly.com/hubfs/Heinz%20oval-1.png)

[Keep reading ](https://www.functionly.com/case-studies/cibao-meat-products?hsLang=en)

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COMPANY SIZE

Mid-Market

INDUSTRY

Food Production & Distribution

USE CASE

Workforce Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions

Keep reading

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