Catalyzing purposeful transformation: The emergence of transformation catalysts. (28th February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Waddock, Sandra
• Other Names: KURLAND NANCY guestEditor.; STECKLER ERICA guestEditor.; BAUCUS MELISSA guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Business and society review. Volume 127(2022)Supplement 1
• Page Start: 167
• Page End: 170
• Publication Date: 2022-02-28
• Subjects: Industries -- Social aspects -- United States -- Periodicals; Industries -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; International business enterprises -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Responsabilité sociale; Déontologie; Morale des affaires; Entreprise; Entreprise multinationale; Aspect social; 658.408
• DOI: 10.1111/basr.12263
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0045-3609

Abstract

Abstract: This op ed argues that the pandemic has highlighted the emergence of a new type of entity called a transformation catalyst (TC). TCs help collections of initiatives with similar agendas see and understand their system, connect to like‐minded others to develop coherence for their efforts, and thereby amplify their impact by working in coherence and sometimes coordinated—yet independent—ways. Such efforts around issues like reframing the purpose of business or efforts to transform business sectors are enhanced and their effectiveness catalyzed by TCs. TCs work by helping initiatives see and understand their system, connect with like‐minded others, and cohere their efforts. These activities can amplify the impacts of initiatives to bring needed system transformation into being.