Leading open strategizing practices for effective strategy implementation

Purpose Implementing a new organizational strategy effectively nowadays is said to require open strategizing practices. The purpose of this paper examine the adoption three intertwined practices in conjunction with transformational leadership style towards effective implementation. Design/methodology/approach study was conducted within 37 geographically dispersed locations Dutch governmental organization. top managers and senior were surveyed at two points time ( n T 1 = 548; 2 414) group interviewed 2. Exploratory factor linear regression analyses performed. qualitative data pertaining specific way which leaders can impact relationship between implementation analyzed using Gioia methodology. Findings As hypothesized, moderates positive This moderating effect corroborated through interview stressed need for “intrinsically motivated” “empowering” support their own locally-developed location strategy, as part overall strategy. Research limitations/implications Despite timely focus on practices, findings are only based perceptions various employed by one Western public sector Practical implications Top who improve organization's apply here tested They should also be aware key role leadership. Originality/value authors contribute “open” strategy-as-practice domain showing how managers' supports beneficial effects adopting