Transformational Change
This concept summarises evidence on transformational change: it affects performance via challenge/hindrance appraisals (Yan et al., 2022), requires governance trade-offs in depth, scope and pace, and in digital contexts depends on transformational leadership, agility and aligned digital strategy (AlNuaimi et al., 2022).
Technique Overview
Transformational Change Definition
Transformational change occurs in response to, or in anticipation of, major changes in an organisation’s environment or technology. These changes are often associated with significant revision of the firm’s business strategy, which in turn may require modifying internal structures and processes as well as its corporate culture to support the new direction (Cummings and Worley, 2009). Contemporary research further highlights transformational change in digital settings, where leadership, agility and digital strategy interact to drive outcomes (AlNuaimi et al., 2022).
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- Adcroft, A., Willis, R. and Hurst, J. (2008) A New Model for Managing Change: The Holistic View. Journal of Business Strategy, Vol. 29(1), pp. 40-45.
- Alimo-Metcalfe, B. and Alban-Metcalfe, R. (2000) Heaven Can Wait. Health Service Journal, 12, 26-29 October.
- AlNuaimi, B.K., Singh, S.K., Ren, S., Budhwar, P. and Vorobyev, D. (2022) ‘Mastering digital transformation: The nexus between leadership, agility, and digital strategy’, Journal of Business Research, 145, pp. 636–648. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2022.03.038
- Burnes, B. (2009) Managing Change. (5th Ed.) Pearson Education, Essex, UK.
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