Scope reductions frequently arise within the context of restructuring, strategic shifts or mergers and acquisitions. Dina Denham Smith acknowledges these changes can be hard on egos and confusing. She suggests ways to manage emotions, avoid spiraling out of control, dedicate yourself to your next steps and learn from the experiences.
Source: Harvard Business Review, August 5, 2024. Link.
A scope reduction can feel like a devastating setback, but avoid catastrophizing; remember that the current situation is only a single moment in a much longer career . . . look for the silver lining.”