reorganize

Reorganize is a verb meaning to organize something again or to rearrange its components, structure, or processes. It can apply to organizations, systems, workflows, or plans, with the aim of improving efficiency, adaptability, or alignment with goals. Reorganization often involves altering roles, responsibilities, reporting lines, or workflows, as well as modifying policies or structures.

In practice, reorganizations occur in business, government, and other institutions. In corporate settings they may accompany mergers, strategic pivots, cost reduction, or leadership changes; in government they can realign agencies, programs, or budget priorities. In information technology and data management, reorganization can refer to restructuring storage layouts, databases, or file systems to enhance performance, scalability, or data integrity. Reorganizations can also affect culture and morale, potentially causing disruption or uncertainty among staff, and are typically managed with change-management plans that emphasize communication, training, and timelines.

Common related terms include restructuring, realignment, overhaul, and revamp. A reorganization emphasizes reordering existing elements, whereas a restructuring might imply broader shifts in strategy or governance. The term is formed from the prefix re- meaning again, combined with organize; its usage spans business, public administration, engineering, and technology contexts. When planning a reorganization, organizations weigh objectives, risks, stakeholder impact, and implementation challenges to determine the most effective approach.