Organisation design & structures · Working

Carve-out organisation

Also called: organisational carve-out

ELI5

The people and systems separated from a parent to form or join another business.

Used in conversation

“Can we circulate carve-out organisation with the assumptions and open questions marked?”

Pitch context

You will see “Carve-out organisation” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches organisation design & structures.

Why it matters: In organisation design & structures, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Sources & evidence · 2

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