Leadership for Digital Transformation

Title

Leadership for Digital Transformation

Creator

Nilkant, Dinesh; Kumar, Hemanth S.; Kiran, Prabha; Sreenath, Sumithra

Description

The chapter explores the critical role of leadership in navigating the complexities of digital transformation, emphasizing the integration of technology, culture, and strategy to drive sustainable organizational change. Through comprehensive case studies, it highlights successful transformation journeys at Microsoft, Tesla, and Walmart, alongside challenges faced by organizations like General Electric. The discussion delves into frameworks such as Transformational Leadership Theory, Agile methodologies, and Digital Maturity Models, underscoring their importance in fostering adaptability, innovation, and inclusivity. Key themes include addressing resistance to change, bridging digital skills gaps, and embedding ethical practices in leadership strategies. The chapter concludes by providing actionable recommenda- tions for future leaders to harness emerging technologies, balance innovation with sustainability, and build resilient organizations in an interconnected global economy. 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Source

Future-Proofing Emerging Technologies for Business Transformation;pp.121-154

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Nilkant D., CMS Business School, Jain University, India, University of Newcastle, Australia; Kumar H.S., Advanced Academic Learning, Jain University, India; Kiran P., School of Business and Management, CHRIST Deemed to be University, CBSMS, Vels University, India; Sreenath S., Birla Institute of Management, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-833731322-1; 979-833731320-7;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-1320-7.ch004

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