Case Analysis: Change Management and HR Cultural Implications in VanWest

Case Analysis: Change Management and HR Cultural Implications in VanWest

This video presents a 10-minute analysis of VanWest’s organizational transformation, focusing on the critical role of Human Resources in leading change. From transitioning into EV manufacturing to navigating cultural integration after a cross-border acquisition, this case explores how HR drove business success through strategic planning, retention, collaboration, culture alignment, and analytics.

What You’ll Learn:

How HR supported change using models like Kotter’s and Lewin’s

The communication strategies that kept teams aligned

The integration challenges and how they were overcome

Key HR success factors that ensured a smooth transition

Based on research from:

Bansal (2019)

Liu & Deng (2019)

Reynolds & Teerikangas (2019)

Presented by: Imaobong Kingsley Archibong
Course: HRMT 623 – HR Strategy
Institution: University Canada West

Like, share, and subscribe for more HR strategy case studies and presentations.