Navigating the Rapid: Organizational Change and Adaptation in the 21st Century

Title

Navigating the Rapid: Organizational Change and Adaptation in the 21st Century

Creator

Joseph, Evangelina Rekha

Description

In an era defined by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), organisational change is no longer episodicit is a continuous necessity. This chapter explores how organisations can navigate constant change in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world. It examines key drivers of change technological, demographic, environmental, and socio- political and integrates classical and contemporary theories, including Lewins model, Kotters framework, and sensemaking. Emphasis is placed on strategic foresight, organisational agility, innovation culture and role of neuroplasticity in change implementation. Real- world case studies (e.g., Microsoft, Patagonia, GM) demonstrate practical applications from organisational and neuroplasticity perspective. The chapter highlights the importance of adaptive resilience, aligning formal and informal systems, empowering middle managers, and fostering psychological safety to enable sustainable transformation and continuous learning in rapidly evolving environments. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing.

Source

Impact of Neuroplasticity on Organizational Effectiveness and Labor Productivity;pp.193-232

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Joseph E.R., Christ University, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-833732294-0; 979-833732292-6;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-2292-6.ch006

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