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Leadership Competencies for Digital Transformation: Evidence from Multiple Cases

Authors : Faisal Imran, Khuram Shahzad, Aurangzeab Butt, Jussi Kantola

Published in: Advances in Human Factors, Business Management and Leadership

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Digital transformation (DT) is disrupting industrial organizations, which require significant changes in their properties to remain competitive. This calls for strong leadership to drive this transformation. However, what leadership competencies are required to lead DT impactfully is unclear. Therefore, we seek to identify the key leadership competencies by employing a qualitative, grounded theory approach. By conducting interviews of ten DT experts from two hardcore industrial organizations, we highlight five key leadership competencies that industrial organizations need to develop in their leaders: digital vision, digital knowledge, failing fast, empowerment, and managing diverse teams. The results of this study will help industrial organizations to strategically prepare their leadership for the requirements of DT.

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Title: Leadership Competencies for Digital Transformation: Evidence from Multiple Cases
Authors: Faisal Imran
Khuram Shahzad
Aurangzeab Butt
Jussi Kantola
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Advances in Human Factors, Business Management and Leadership
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-50790-9

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-50791-6

Copyright Year: 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50791-6_11