Journal of Management and Business Solutions 3092-7226 2 Serial Number 8 2024 10 01 Exploring the Strategies for Managing Organizational Change in Public Sector Organizations Exploring the Strategies for Managing Organizational Change in Public Sector Organizations 1 9 EN Journal Article 2024 08 10 <p>This study aims to explore and identify the key strategies employed to manage organizational change in public sector organizations, focusing on the contextual practices within Iranian governmental institutions. This qualitative research utilized semi-structured interviews with 18 participants from various public sector organizations in Tehran, selected through purposive sampling. The participants included senior managers, mid-level administrators, and organizational development officers who had direct involvement in change management initiatives. Data were collected until theoretical saturation was achieved and analyzed using thematic analysis facilitated by NVivo software. Themes and subthemes were generated through iterative coding, comparison, and interpretation to capture the strategies, challenges, and mechanisms used in managing change processes. The analysis revealed three major themes: (1) Strategic Planning and Leadership, including vision alignment, leadership communication, resource allocation, and policy integration; (2) Human Resource and Cultural Readiness, encompassing employee empowerment, training, motivation, trust, and resistance management; and (3) Operational and Systemic Alignment, involving process reengineering, performance monitoring, technology integration, and stakeholder engagement. Participants emphasized the importance of clear communication, cross-functional coordination, and cultivating internal change champions. Cultural inertia, bureaucratic rigidity, and limited resources were cited as key obstacles. Strategies that integrated leadership support with employee involvement and systemic adjustments were viewed as most effective. Managing change in public sector organizations requires a multidimensional approach that combines strategic leadership, human-centered practices, and systemic coordination. Empowering employees, aligning vision with action, and embedding feedback mechanisms are essential for sustaining organizational transformation. These findings provide actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to implement effective change strategies in complex governmental settings.</p> https://www.journalmbs.com/index.php/jmbs/article/download/53/48