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  1. 1. The Potential of Intentional Ambiguity: The Role of Leadership Development Programmes in Organisational Change

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Miguel Riscado Pereira; Nelson Henry Kakumba; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : Ambidexterity; Emergent Change; Intentional Ambiguity; Knowledgeability; Leadership; Leadership Development; Organisational Change; Reflexivity;

    Abstract : This paper examines the role of leadership development programmes (LDPs) in organisational change, through a case study of Volvo Group's Exploration programme aimed at emerging leaders. Through 27 interviews divided between executive members, programme facilitators and former programme participants, a more detailed picture is painted about the programme and the organisation’s change effort from a rule-based to a value-based approach to leadership. READ MORE

  3. 2. Middle Ground, Major Impact: The Enabling Role of Middle Managers in Digital Transformation

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Matteo Festa; Mathias Östlund; [2023]
    Keywords : Digital Transformation; Dynamic Capabilities; Competitive Advantage; Middle Managers; Skills and Mindsets;

    Abstract : In the digital age, incumbent firms must evolve to stay competitive and face the disruption brought by technological change. Companies wishing to undertake this shift not only need to acquire new digital technologies, but significantly reshape their processes and their human resources. READ MORE

  4. 3. Project Managers Description of Learning Aspects : Brain, heart, two ears, and one mouth

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

    Author : Therese Eriksson; [2022]
    Keywords : Keywords: Change and implementation projects; learning aspects; project manager; thematic analysis; Nyckelord: Inlärningsaspekter; tematisk analys; projektledare; förändrings- och implementeringsprojekt;

    Abstract : Introduction: All human activity involves knowledge acquisition or learning and includes all the individuals' abilities. Many project organisations struggle with learning despite methods such as lessons learned. Aim: The study aimed to investigate and further develop knowledge about unlearning and re-learning in change-and implementation projects. READ MORE

  5. 4. What Gets Measured Gets Done: Sustainability Reporting in Swedish Retail SMEs

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Alva Jonevret; Matilda Ljunglöf; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Sustainability Reporting; SMEs; Sustainable Retailing; Barriers;

    Abstract : Climate change is undoubtedly affecting the planet with sea ice melts, wildfires, and warmer temperatures. Science shows the need for keeping the global temperature at 1.5°C, which calls for a rapid societal and environmental transformation. READ MORE

  6. 5. “We don’t have a choice – we need to change!” A case study on experienced efficiency and the manager role in the home care

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Alexandra Julin; [2020]
    Keywords : in-home elderly care; efficiency; change leadership; leadership behaviour; manager role; Social Sciences; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Efficiency requirements are today found in all Swedish municipalities and regions. With the care manager in lead, the home care organisations are today expected to find efficient solutions to organisational problems. The case of the care manager is studied through a thematic analysis of interview data and recruitment announcements. READ MORE