QUESTION 1
Differences between strategy implementation and formation
Strategy implementation differs from strategy formation in that formation focuses on developing the
strategy, while implementation focuses on executing the strategy.
Barriers and actions
Barriers faced by Anglo American and actions taken:
1. Barrier: Poor safety record
Action: Closed Rustenburg platinum mine to reassess safety infrastructure
2. Barrier: Hierarchical organization
Action: Retrained employees and leaders to adopt new vision
3. Barrier: Production-driven culture
Action: Prioritized safety over production volume
4. Barrier: Resistance from management
Action: Led by example and consistent stakeholder engagement
5. Barrier: Concerns from workers
Action: Retraining and development programs
6. Barrier: Traditional metrics of success
Action: Adopted new metrics including ethical governance and sustainability
Lewin’s change model
Lewin’s change model involves three phases:
1. Unfreezing: Changing existing behaviors and mindsets
2. Implementing change: Introducing new structures and practices
3. Refreezing: Embedding new behaviors into the culture
Type of strategic change
The type of strategic change Anglo American underwent is transformational change.
Specific strategic changes
Four specific strategic changes implemented:
1. Prioritized safety over production volume
2. Introduced new technologies for real-time monitoring and automation
Differences between strategy implementation and formation
Strategy implementation differs from strategy formation in that formation focuses on developing the
strategy, while implementation focuses on executing the strategy.
Barriers and actions
Barriers faced by Anglo American and actions taken:
1. Barrier: Poor safety record
Action: Closed Rustenburg platinum mine to reassess safety infrastructure
2. Barrier: Hierarchical organization
Action: Retrained employees and leaders to adopt new vision
3. Barrier: Production-driven culture
Action: Prioritized safety over production volume
4. Barrier: Resistance from management
Action: Led by example and consistent stakeholder engagement
5. Barrier: Concerns from workers
Action: Retraining and development programs
6. Barrier: Traditional metrics of success
Action: Adopted new metrics including ethical governance and sustainability
Lewin’s change model
Lewin’s change model involves three phases:
1. Unfreezing: Changing existing behaviors and mindsets
2. Implementing change: Introducing new structures and practices
3. Refreezing: Embedding new behaviors into the culture
Type of strategic change
The type of strategic change Anglo American underwent is transformational change.
Specific strategic changes
Four specific strategic changes implemented:
1. Prioritized safety over production volume
2. Introduced new technologies for real-time monitoring and automation
