Organization Design & Change Management
Structuring organizations for agility and managing change to protect performance and profitability.
2026 TRENDS
Better Change Management for Smarter AI in 2026
CEOs are doubling down on AI initiatives in 2026, and achieving real value from AI demands rigorous change management. Discover how business leaders are strategically advancing AI — and explore all seven 2026 trends for critical insights into the future of work.
The Importance of Organizational Strategies
In today’s fast-changing environment, static structures and poor change management drain value. Organizational redesign and effective change leadership ensure resources are aligned with strategy, disruptions are minimized, and productivity remains strong during transitions. HR leaders who master these disciplines not only reduce risk but also create organizations built to thrive amid uncertainty.
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Key Data Trends
49%
CHROs cite change management as their top priority within org design and transformation.
30%
CHROs rank organization design & change management as a top HR priority for 2025.
2.6x
Likelihood of organizations that follow change management best practices to succeed in AI adoption.
Seminar: Managing Change
Lead organizational transformation with confidence and ensure business continuity with SHRM’s expert program.
Latest News
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Lead Change with Confidence
Disruption is inevitable — failure isn’t. SHRM membership provides frameworks, case studies, and expert tools to manage change and build agile organizations.
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Member Tools
Learn how AI can analyze succession coverage and assess where your organization is most exposed if key roles become vacant.
Learn how AI can analyze feedback on change initiatives, identify recurring misunderstandings, and distinguish resistance from practical barriers.
Learn how AI can diagnose HR operating model problems, uncover process and system breakdowns, separate capacity from capability issues, and prioritize fixes.
Learn how AI can diagnose HR operating model problems, uncover process and system breakdowns, separate capacity from capability issues, and prioritize fixes.