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INDUSTRY INSIGHT
TRANSFORMATION
to analyse transcribed verbatim data. A
summative approach to qualitative con-
tent analysis was used, which entailed
counting and comparing quotations,
keywords, or paragraphs, followed by
the interpretation of the underlying
context. The coding and theme identifi-
cation process was prepared in
which is a qualitative data analysis soft-
ware package that offers support for the
interpretation of text (Muhr, 1991, p.349).
Categories and code names emerged
from the data and quotes, keywords, or
paragraphs were counted and compared
followed by interpretation of the underly-
ing context (Rosengren, 1981).
Discussion of findings
Themes were aligned with research ques-
tions and categorised to identify initia-
tives employed to promote and execute
transformation, as well as challenges
experienced in the process of transfor-
mation, in a manner that addresses the
research objectives. It is important to
firstly discuss the interpretations of the
meaning of transformation by partici-
pants before a discussion on initiatives to
promote transformation and challenges
experienced in transforming the min-
ing industry. This forms part of the next
discussion.
Common understanding
It was found that the participants had
varying interpretations of transformation,
although common terminology regard-
ing transformation understanding was
that transformation is a cultural change
but not a racial issue involving replacing
white individuals by black individuals in
specified positions.
Transformation was regarded by par-
ticipants as a mind-set change, the act of
embracing diversity, equalising rights and
creating opportunities, and doing what is
right for organisations. The majority of
participants acknowledged that transfor-
mation is a process that will take a long
time to realise.
Part II of this paper in MQ’s April-
May issue, concludes with the partici-
pant interviews and the fact that open
dialogue and trust are key requirements
for addressing current transformation
challenges.
It was the vision of the 2010 Mining
Charters to facilitate sustainable
transformation growth.