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Strategic Changes Toward Engagement, Wellness, and Growth

In: The Palgrave Handbook of Fulfillment, Wellness, and Personal Growth at Work

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  • Peter Mutuku Lewa

    (University of Kwazulu Natal)

  • Susan K. Lewa

    (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology)

Abstract

Change is a fundamental element in all kinds of organizations that operate in dynamic contexts. In today’s world, every organization operates in a changing context. Change has been described in management and related disciplines as a “constant” since it is always present. It has to be managed strategically in order for management to take responsibility for the future of the organization. A strategic orientation is futuristic and there is wide consensus that management of change requires strategic leadership for success in the turbulent business environment of today. Strategic change includes all the efforts and actions that the Top Management Team (TMT) implements in order to move an organization from its present state toward the desired future state. This future state is usually captured in an organization’s vision or simply the mental picture of where it wishes to be in future when performing at its best. Today the world of work is facing unprecedented changes that require implementation of strategic changes particularly in the workspace. These changes have been brought about by a multiplicity of factors, including COVID-19 and other highly infectious diseases such as Bird flu and Ebola; ICT; climate change; globalization and many other factors. The changes have challenged organizations in terms of critical aspects such as employees’ happiness at work, engagement, wellness, and growth. Generally, the overall result of the changes in the workspace is lack of fulfillment at work and the consequent impediment to employee commitment, engagement, wellness, and growth. These engender the need for strategic interventions to engage and include employees more, improve their wellness, and growth among other benefits. This chapter presents the key ideas of the theory of strategic change, wellness, and growth, and how strategic change can be implemented toward engagement, inclusion, wellness, and growth. It is written with reference to experts’ opinion, published works, articles, reports, extant literature, and empirical literature review.

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  • Peter Mutuku Lewa & Susan K. Lewa, 2023. "Strategic Changes Toward Engagement, Wellness, and Growth," Springer Books, in: Joan Marques (ed.), The Palgrave Handbook of Fulfillment, Wellness, and Personal Growth at Work, chapter 0, pages 425-443, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-35494-6_23
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-35494-6_23
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