A focused guide to leading and sustaining strategic transformation. Leading Strategic Transformation examines how leaders can approach, manage and embed transformational change in organizations shaped by uncertainty, globalization and digital disruption. Written by Zita Lourdes, Foluso Adekanmbi, Kent Springdal, Dimitris Antoniadis, Fiona Smart and Raphael Hallett, this textbook is designed for postgraduate and MBA students studying leadership, strategy and organizational change. This textbook shows how leaders can align transformation initiatives with organizational strategy and act effectively as agents of change across diverse, often digitally connected teams. Real-world examples from the UK's National Health Service, South Africa's First National Bank and the Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo 2026 Winter Olympics illustrate how complex change is delivered and sustained in practice. This textbook includes: - Clear learning outcomes to structure and focus each chapter - Integrated coverage of leadership, projects and digital transformation - Practical insight into embedding change for long-term organizational impact - Real-world examples across public, private and global contexts - Reflective questions to support critical thinking and application Whether studying leadership, strategy or change management, Leading Strategic Transformation equips postgraduate students with the knowledge and perspective to lead meaningful organizational change in their future careers.
Leading Strategic Transformation : Managing Organizational Change in a VUCA World