Organizational Change

Memo Template
Memo: [Memo Title]
Date: [Date of sending]
Memo To: [Individual(s), Department(s), or Organization(s) the memo is being sent to]
From: [Your Name, or the Name of the Department on whose behalf the memo is being
sent]
Subject: [Enter a brief, 5-10 word subject line to describe the purpose’s memo]

Introduction
Provide an executive summary of this memo in one-two paragraphs, highlighting the change
that is happening, when it is effective, and what the key takeaways are for the memo
recipient.

Background
Explain the background for this organizational change in one-two paragraphs. Some
questions to answer in this section might be:

 Why was this idea pursued in the first place?

 What data, research, or background information informed this decision?
 What are the intended results of this organizational change?

Overview and Timeline

Describe the organizational change in clear, direct language. Specify the following:

 What will be changing.

 Who will be responsible for driving the change.
 When the changes will go into effect.

Closing
Close things out with a final note on:

 Why employees should feel excited and motivated about this change.
 Where and when employees should submit questions, comments, and/or concerns.