What a community will bear: leadership and the change process

Purpose – This paper seeks to explore the dynamics between innovators and the communities they attempt to change.Design/methodology/approach – The paper offers brief case studies/vignettes that demonstrate the theoretical construct: “what communities will always negotiate to what they can bear during the change process.”Findings – Experiences of the practitioners featured give some credence to the theoretical construct.Originality/value – The paper provides an original and valuable lens through which change can be considered and navigated.