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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you are absolutely set on bringing it up, I'd go with something like:

"As I've thought about this restructuring, I've tried to think about it as though we were starting completely from scratch, but knowing what we know now. Everything was up for consideration, both from what positions might be able to be consolidated all the way to what other processes could we change to improve the bottom line."

Then I'd start with all the areas you think they should make cuts. Show them you heard the request and honored it.

Then go to the ask. Something like, "There was one other thing that came up in my analysis, and I know that this may not be the right time to bring it up. However, I think it could bring in new business and increase our profitability. Since we're in the middle of making changes now and may want to do everything at once, I thought I should bring it up. Last year, we eliminated XYZ VP. Looking at the data, that has hurt new business by B% and here are 4 missed opportunities because we didn't have that role. As I think about how to improve the business, I think bringing that role back in some form may be a good choice, although I know it is difficult at a time when other positions are being cut. What do you think?"

Complete their request. Acknowledge that the timing to think about adding is bad. Provide data to back up your recommendation. Make it a conversation where you ask for their input.

Hope that helps. [/quote]

This is good advice, especially in the sense that you simply MUST answer the mail--they want to know where to cut.  Tell them where to cut.  If you insist, for whatever reason, to bring up the higher up position, only do it after you fulfill the assignment....and be prepared that you might not survive long-term.....especially if they view it as a ploy to get promoted into that VP spot.[/quote]

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