Abstract
‘Strategic change’ is widely discussed in the scientific literature, whereas ‘change strategy’ (CS) remains conceptually vague and ambiguous in meaning. The purpose of this article is to introduce a novel re-thinking and expansion of CS as a concept in relation to other essential change-related issues. CS as we see it is a unique combination of means to accomplish a desired change in a certain context. Dilemma theory is a useful analytical starting point in creating a CS, with its basic principles of reconciliation and decision-making based on the dimensional view of change. These principles make a substantial contribution to the overall management of change in terms of outlining the theoretical foundation of the CS. Developing well-being at work (WW) is used as an example of a demanding strategic change in the practical application of CS. A process model for creating CS is also presented and tested in the WW context.
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