Organization Design & Change Management
Structuring organizations for agility and managing change to protect performance and profitability.
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.
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