Date of Conferral
2-8-2024
Date of Award
February 2024
Degree
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)
School
Management
Advisor
Robert Banasik
Abstract
Many energy leaders struggle to effectively lead change initiatives amidst the evolving landscape of the energy industry marked by decarbonization, decentralization, and digitization. Unsuccessful change initiatives jeopardize organizations’ sustainability and negatively influence business performance and profitability. Grounded in Lewin’s concepts and the 3-step change model, the purpose of this multiple case study was to explore the strategies leaders in the energy industry employed to achieve success in their change initiatives. Data were collected from nine U.S. energy leaders who successfully implemented organizational change initiatives, utilizing a combination of semistructured interviews and document reviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data, revealing three themes: communication dynamics, incremental progress, and continuous monitoring. A key recommendation is for leaders to communicate the objectives and purpose of the change initiative clearly. The implications for positive social change include the potential to maintain low energy costs and promote environmental sustainability.
Recommended Citation
Alvarado, Elier, "Strategies for Change Implementation in the Energy Industry" (2024). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 15384.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/15384
