ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE, LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS

Leading Organizations Towards Sustainability

  • 2nd Edition
  • yard 2023

Edited by Rune Todnem By, Bernard Burnes, and Mark Hughes

Organizations and societies are facing extreme challenges that require action (IPCC, 2021). The UN’s sustainability goals, demographic change, and the green shift are knocking on the door, while traditional education, and ways of leading and managing this development, often fail to keep up. Organizational Change, Leadership and Ethics challenges leadership orthodoxy, assumptions, and myths currently preventing the further development of theory and practice. It encourages intelligent disobedience in support of greater leadership capabilities and capacity in organizations and societies.
As such, the book is written for everyone who wants to be MAD – to Make A Difference – students, scholars, and practitioners alike.

Rune Todnem By is

  • Professor of Leadership at the University of Stavanger, Norway; UNESCO Chair on Leadership, Innovation and Anticipation; and the Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Change Management: Reframing Leadership and Organizational Practice: Reframing Leadership and Organizational Practice.

Bernard Burnes is

  • Professor of Organizational Change at the University of Stirling Management School, Scotland

Mark Hughes is

  •  a Former Reader in Organizational Change at the University of Brighton, England.
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About the Books

This collection brings together the work of leading scholars in the fields of organizational change, leadership, sustainability, and innovation. Drawing from diverse academic backgrounds, the books provide an in-depth exploration of how organizations can transform, adapt, and thrive in an increasingly complex world.

The contributions from Christoffer Andersson, Suzanne Benn, Bernard Burnes, and others delve into the nuanced dynamics of digitalization and automation, with particular focus on how technology reshapes both leadership practices and organizational structures. Through their work, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between technological change and ethical leadership, as well as the impact of digital transformation on white-collar labor.

In addition to digital transformation, the books emphasize sustainability in business practices. Authors like Dexter Dunphy, Steve Kempster, and Melissa Edwards explore how organizations can integrate sustainability into their core strategies. They examine how leadership can be a catalyst for positive change, from redefining business models to fostering regenerative business practices that create long-term value for both organizations and society.

For those interested in the human side of change, the works of Judith Clair, Carl Rhodes, and Rebecca Newton highlight the importance of social identities, hope, and resilience in the workplace. They also examine how organizational leaders can support employees through periods of crisis and uncertainty, using leadership as a force for empowerment, engagement, and growth.

Other notable contributions come from scholars like Rune Todnem By, Ben S. Kuipers, and James Skinner, who examine leadership through the lenses of collective purpose, alignment, and commitment. Their work redefines leadership not as a privilege but as a collective responsibility—one that can steer organizations toward meaningful, impactful change.

These books are invaluable resources for anyone seeking to understand the intricate relationships between leadership, organizational change, and sustainability. Whether you are a student, practitioner, or scholar, these works offer comprehensive insights into the complexities of contemporary organizational life and the leadership required to navigate it.