Transformational change leadership framework for implementing Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment in South African organisations

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ORIENTATION: This multiple qualitative case study provides a change leadership framework through augmentation of Kotter's eight-step change leadership model. This framework provides practical guidelines for the implementation of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE RESEARCH PURPOSE: To establish a transformational change leadership framework for B-BBEE implementation, applying Kotter's eight-step change leadership model. MOTIVATION FOR THE STUDY: It is not clear to what extent a transformational change leadership framework can be applied for the improved implementation of B-BBEE in South African organisations. RESEARCH DESIGN, APPROACH AND METHOD: This is a multiple qualitative case study with a constructivist philosophy. Sixteen organisations were purposively selected from the Top 100 rated Most Empowered Companies. Five B-BBEE transformation experts were selected for interviewing. The five participants were executives aged between 35 and 50 years: female (4), male (1), black people (2) and white people (3). Deductive thematic analysis was done using pre-defined themes and Kotter's change leadership steps. Inductive perspectives were applied when new insights were gained. MAIN FINDINGS: The transformational change leadership framework for the implementation of B-BBEE incorporated Kotter's steps and additional essential elements PRACTICAL/MANAGERIAL IMPLICATIONS: The study proposes that a transformational change leadership framework could be used for implementing successful, sustainable B-BBEE in South Africa. CONTRIBUTION/VALUE-ADD: Different elements contributed the B-BBEE transformational change leadership framework, namely: the role of leadership; leaders' personal commitment, values and beliefs; and support in driving effective transformation. A willing culture seems essential for sustainable climate of change that leads to transformation maturity.