Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority (DMCC): the transformation of a government-linked firm in Dubai

Subject area Strategy, organisation change, leadership. Study level/applicability MBA Level/Managing Change and Leadership courses. Case overview This case follows the journey of Malcolm Wall Morris, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), in his transformation of the organisation from a slow, unfocused organisation to one that is operationally efficient with a positive culture. The case ends by pushing students to think beyond the structural and cultural changes that took place, to the next level of change that must happen for DMCC to ensure sustainable growth. Expected learning outcomes Understand issues that are related to change management in an organisation and being aware of the potential ways to manage it; recognize the role of leadership in driving and managing change; recognize that the issues discussed are not limited to the case of DMCC, but are applicable to all other organisations who seek sustainable growth in the long run. Supplementary materials Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email support@emeraldinsight.com to request teaching notes.