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Changes in leadership can affect an entire organization

Published: 29 January 2025

Changes at the top of an organization can have a ripple effect through its ranks—and Justin Trudeau’s resignation as leader of the Liberal Party is a case in point. An organization’s culture starts at the top, and the personality of its leader influences how decisions are made and how to get ahead, says Associate Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt in an interview with Canadian HR Reporter.

“It’s not just a shuffling of people,” he says. “It’s also a potential change in the system. People will worry that rules will change, and the good things about the organization might not be so good anymore.”

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