Globalization of small islands: the role models of Curaçao

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to compare the case of Curaçao, as a small island coping with globalization, with Singapore, Barbados, New Zealand, Ireland, and Aruba and to contribute to the development of a framework for discussing globalization and economic development strategies for small islands.Design/methodology/approachThe study and the paper follow the inductive line of reasoning, starting by comparing the current situation of six countries – Singapore, Barbados, New Zealand, Ireland, Aruba, and Curaçao. Next the six countries are placed in their respective social, economic, and historical contexts. Then the paper explores what Curaçao can learn from the other six countries by applying the framework of spiral dynamics and the eight‐stage process for creating major change.FindingsCuraçao can look at other countries and learn a great deal, but Curaçao cannot copy the model of another country and implement it. This is because of the differences between the various exemplars, particularly in the starting position and the changes that have taken place in the world, which make the case of Curaçao unique. Curaçao will have to develop its own model.Originality/valueThe paper contributes to the analysis of globalization of small islands.

Using Kotter’s Eight Stage Process to Manage an Organisational Change Program: Presentation and Practice

“…The weight of research that references Kotter's work does not investigate how the Process can be used, but instead either discusses Kotter's writing in the context of the broader literature on Change Management, or uses the Process as a framework for conducting a post-hoc analysis of a change (e.g. Yauch and Steudel 2002;Sidorko, 2008;Smith 2011;Casey et al 2012;Nitta et al 2009;Goede 2011;Gupta 2011). Cole et al (2006, p.363) and Paper et al (2001, p.85) have found the actual execution of a change to be one of the key factors in determining success or failure.…”