Change Management

Change management is the process of implementing changes to a system or organization in a controlled manner, frequently in conjunction with strategic planning, organizational redesign, and operational improvements. RAND has conducted research on organizational innovation and change management, and our researchers include experts in change management strategies with a particular focus on corporate, health care, and military settings.

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Aug 27, 2026

Hardening Critical Infrastructure Software in an Era of Rapid AI Advancement: An Urgent Call for Coordinated Action

This paper provides expert analysis on artificial intelligence–accelerated vulnerability discovery and the structural hardening of critical infrastructure software.
Research

Mar 31, 2026

Considering U.S. Air Force Culture When Modifying Career Development Pathways for Longer Assignments

The U.S. Department of War directed the military services to reduce the number of permanent changes of station and modify career development pathways. The authors evaluated the relationship between U.S. Air Force assignments and career development.
Expert Insights

Oct 13, 2025

The Case for AI Loss of Control Response Planning and an Outline to Get Started

The authors present the case for a national plan for responding to loss of control (LOC) incidents in which artificial intelligence systems operate outside human control, and they propose criteria and a structure for LOC response planning.
Research

Jul 15, 2025

State Supports for Evidence-Based Whole School Improvement

This report summarizes available state education agency resources, insights from technical assistance providers, and effective practices from the literature to form a national picture of state supports for evidence-based comprehensive school reform.
Commentary

Nov 14, 2024

The Big Bite: Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty and Mastering Change

Leadership transitions are key opportunities for organizations to reassess strategies, enhance resilience, and embrace change. By redefining roles and testing new dynamics, organizations can strengthen continuity and better handle future uncertainties.
Research

Aug 7, 2024

Policy Change Takes Flight: The Department of the Air Force Women's Initiatives Team

This article presents a case study evaluation of the Department of the Air Force Women's Initiatives Team to explore how gender policy change in the Department of the Air Force has unfolded over the past decade.
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Jul 9, 2024

Getting More of What You Need: A Guide for Developing a Stronger Performance Review Process for Systems Engineering Support

This report provides the U.S. Department of the Air Force with a guide for strengthening its process for reviewing the performance of its Systems Engineering and Integration federally funded research and development centers.
Expert Insights

Jun 10, 2024

Development and Adoption of Emerging Technologies at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Ideal Future States and Pathways to Achieve Them

The authors used a brainstorming activity to identify three ideal future states for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify opportunities and pathways for facilitating DHS development and adoption of emerging technologies.
Research Summary

Sep 5, 2023

Insights on Implementing Technology-Enabled Human Resources Capabilities in the U.S. Air Force

This brief describes three key steps to implement digital talent management systems in human resources.
Research

Dec 21, 2022

Implementing Technology-Enabled Human Resources Capabilities in the U.S. Air Force: Insight from the Private Sector and Military Services

This report, one in a set aimed at helping the U.S. Air Force succeed in replacing its traditional human resources system with digital talent management systems, identifies steps to implement this technology and align skills with job requirements.
Research

Dec 21, 2022

How the U.S. Air Force Can Incorporate New Data Technologies into Its Talent Management System: Framework and Use Cases for Technology-Enabled Talent Management

The U.S. Air Force and the other military services have a long history of innovation in human resource management (HRM). This report describes how adopting HRM practices that are technology-enabled could lead to more-effective talent management.
Research

Apr 20, 2022

Innovating Innovation in the U.S. Department of Defense Looking to Large Corporations for Inspiration

In recent years DoD leaders have become interested in identifying ways to create a culture, policies, and processes that yield more innovation than today's environment produces. This paper argues that this approach could hamper U.S. technological performance.

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Hardening Critical Infrastructure Software in an Era of Rapid AI Advancement: An Urgent Call for Coordinated Action

Considering U.S. Air Force Culture When Modifying Career Development Pathways for Longer Assignments

The Case for AI Loss of Control Response Planning and an Outline to Get Started

State Supports for Evidence-Based Whole School Improvement

The Big Bite: Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty and Mastering Change

Policy Change Takes Flight: The Department of the Air Force Women's Initiatives Team

Getting More of What You Need: A Guide for Developing a Stronger Performance Review Process for Systems Engineering Support

Development and Adoption of Emerging Technologies at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Ideal Future States and Pathways to Achieve Them

Insights on Implementing Technology-Enabled Human Resources Capabilities in the U.S. Air Force

Implementing Technology-Enabled Human Resources Capabilities in the U.S. Air Force: Insight from the Private Sector and Military Services

How the U.S. Air Force Can Incorporate New Data Technologies into Its Talent Management System: Framework and Use Cases for Technology-Enabled Talent Management

Innovating Innovation in the U.S. Department of Defense Looking to Large Corporations for Inspiration

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Hardening Critical Infrastructure Software in an Era of Rapid AI Advancement: An Urgent Call for Coordinated Action

Considering U.S. Air Force Culture When Modifying Career Development Pathways for Longer Assignments

The Case for AI Loss of Control Response Planning and an Outline to Get Started

State Supports for Evidence-Based Whole School Improvement

The Big Bite: Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty and Mastering Change

Policy Change Takes Flight: The Department of the Air Force Women's Initiatives Team

Getting More of What You Need: A Guide for Developing a Stronger Performance Review Process for Systems Engineering Support

Development and Adoption of Emerging Technologies at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Ideal Future States and Pathways to Achieve Them

Insights on Implementing Technology-Enabled Human Resources Capabilities in the U.S. Air Force

Implementing Technology-Enabled Human Resources Capabilities in the U.S. Air Force: Insight from the Private Sector and Military Services

How the U.S. Air Force Can Incorporate New Data Technologies into Its Talent Management System: Framework and Use Cases for Technology-Enabled Talent Management

Innovating Innovation in the U.S. Department of Defense Looking to Large Corporations for Inspiration

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