shake-up
Drastic personnel change
A shake-up is a major reorganization, especially of personnel or structure within an organization: The new CEO announced a company-wide shake-up.
The term implies significant, often sudden changes—firings, reassignments, restructuring—meant to improve performance or change direction: The scandal led to a shake-up in the department.
Violent disturbance of order
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
- turbulenceChaotic flow patterns
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- restructuringRearranging an existing framework
reorganization · reshuffle · transformation · reform · revamp · realignment · reconfiguration · upheaval
Complete systematic repair
- transformationThorough change in form
- reinventionComplete self-transformation
- revitalizationRestoring vigor or vitality
- renewalMaking current again
modernization · innovation · breakthrough · change · revolution · rethink · reimagining · fresh start
Corporate combination
- acquisitionAct of obtaining something
- restructuringRearranging an existing framework
- consolidationCombining into unified whole
- divestitureDisposal of assets
downsizing · streamlining · layoffs · reorganization · integration · spinoff · rebranding · turnaround
Rearrange elements anew
- cabinetEnclosed storage furniture
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- executiveSenior organizational leader
- boardroomCorporate decision venue
personnel · staff · dismissal · appointment · replacement · demotion · promotion · firing
upheaval
Violent disturbance of order
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
- turbulenceChaotic flow patterns
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
restructuring · reorganization · reshuffle · transformation · reform · revamp · realignment · reconfiguration · upheaval · convulsion
overhaul
Complete systematic repair
- transformationThorough change in form
- reinventionComplete self-transformation
- revitalizationRestoring vigor or vitality
renewal · modernization · innovation · breakthrough · change · revolution · rethink · reimagining · fresh start · new direction
merger
Corporate combination
- acquisitionAct of obtaining something
- restructuringRearranging an existing framework
- consolidationCombining into unified whole
divestiture · downsizing · streamlining · layoffs · reorganization · integration · spinoff · rebranding · turnaround · modernization
reshuffle
Rearrange elements anew
- cabinetEnclosed storage furniture
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- executiveSenior organizational leader
boardroom · personnel · staff · dismissal · appointment · replacement · demotion · promotion · firing · hiring
- sudden shiftsjolt, lurch, swerve, snap decision, u-turn
- shakeupsreshuffle, reorganization, restructuring, overhaul, upheaval
- reorganizationreorganize, restructure, reshuffle, rearrange, realign
- reorganizingrearranging, restructuring, reshuffling, reshuffle, regrouping
- upheavalsupheaval, revolution, revolt, uprising, overthrow
- changeschange, shift, alter, transformation, modify
shake-upstagnation
Absence of flow or progress
status quo · continuity · inertia · business as usual · stability
shake-upstability
Resistance to displacement
calm · equilibrium · steadiness · order · tranquility