A palace fit for the future: Desirability in temporal work

A novel model of 'future desirability' in temporal work emerges from this study, revealing how organizational actors navigate uncertainty and urgency by engaging with both desirable and undesirable future outcomes. The research, based on a real-time, in-depth analysis of the Palace of Westminster's Restoration and Renewal program, demonstrates that anticipation of adverse futures can mobilize collective action while preserving heritage and maintaining current operations. This approach advances understanding of strategic time organization in contested, uncertain contexts, offering insights applicable to other pluralistic environments.

Alimadadi, S., Davies, A., & Tell, F. (2021). A palace fit for the future: Desirability in temporal work. Strategic Organization, 20(1), 20–50. https://doi.org/10.1177/14761270211012021