Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: “One CMHC” and Version 3.0

Boris  Groysberg; Sarah L. Abbott

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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: “One CMHC” and Version 3.0

by Boris Groysberg and Sarah L. Abbott

Abstract

When Evan Siddall was appointed CEO of Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) five years earlier, he had embarked on a major organizational restructuring. Now he is spearheading another round of changes. CMHC has adopted an ambition vision and five year strategic plan. These were followed by a series of organizational changes, the implementation of a future of work initiative designed to overhaul CMHC’s culture, and numerous changes to CMHC’s people practices. Was CMHC well-positioned to achieve its aspirations? Had Siddall done everything he could to set the organization up for success?

Keywords: government organizations; culture; organizational change and transformation; Human Resource Practices; future of work; Change Management; Leading Change; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Organizational Culture; Organizational Design; Government Administration; Restructuring; Leadership; Human Resources; Talent and Talent Management; Diversity; Work-Life Balance; Financial Services Industry; Public Administration Industry; Canada;

Language: English

Format: Print

36 pages

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Groysberg, Boris, and Sarah L. Abbott. "Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: “One CMHC” and Version 3.0." Harvard Business School Case 419-068, May 2019.

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