Leadership and Dgtl Transformation

Leadership and Dgtl Transformation explores how rapid advances in dgtl technologies are reshaping the way organisations operate, compete, and engage with stakeholders across the world. Bringing together contributions from leading scholars and practitioners, the book offers a global and contemporary perspective on leadership in the dgtl age, particularly in the post-COVID-19 context where dgtl change has accelerated significantly.The book combines theory, research, and real-world case studies to explain how leadership is evolving in response to dgtl transformation. It examines key ideas such as how leaders make decisions in complex environments, manage technological change, and balance innovation with ethical and organisational responsibilities. Methodologically, the chapters draw on a range of approaches, including empirical studies, case analyses, and conceptual frameworks, making the content both rigorous and accessible.A key strength of the volume is its balanced perspective. It not only highlights the opportunities dgtl transformation offers but also addresses the challenges, including ethical dilemmas, organisational disruption, and leadership pressures. By bringing these perspectives together in one volume, the book offers a distinctive and timely contribution, providing practical insights for leaders and valuable knowledge for researchers, students, and professionals seeking to understand and navigate leadership in a rapidly changing dgtl world.

About the Author

Nuttawuth Muenjohn is a highly regarded senior researcher, recognised nationally and internationally by scholars in his field. His research focuses on assisting businesses and their leaders in overcoming challenges and promoting competitiveness and sustainability. His research continues to prioritise original studies with practical significance, leading to the development of real business solutions. He has gained a national and international reputation for his research and publications. He has authored over 100 publications for respected publishers such as Cambridge University Press, Palgrave Macmillan (UK), and Routledge (UK), as well as leading journals. His research has had a significant impact on both the academic and professional communities, as evidenced by his publications, which have received thousands of citations.

Christian Harrison is Professor of Leadership and Enterprise and the Director of the Centre for Leadership and Empowerment at the University of Greater Manchester. He is the author of numerous published peer-reviewed papers on leadership, which is his major research interest, and serves as the Director of Studies for several doctoral students. He is also the Vice Chair of the British Academy of Management (Communities) and Chair of the Academy for African Studies. He works extensively as a consultant on leadership development within organisations.

Nirma Sadamali Jayawardena is an Assistant Professor in Marketing at the University of Bradford, United Kingdom. She completed a PhD in Marketing and a Graduate Diploma of Business Research from Griffith University, Australia. She holds a BSc in Business Management with a first-class honours from NSBM Green University, Sri Lanka, and an MBA in International Business from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. She has published her work in prestigious journals and has been the recipient of several national and international awards, grants, and scholarships.

Jyoti Devi (Brinda) Mahadeo is an Assistant Professor of Strategic Management and Leadership at the University of Bradford. She is a mid-career researcher in the field of Corporate Governance, Leadership, and Sustainability. Her research focuses on gender inequality in the upper echelons, board dynamics, and corporate sustainability. Alongside her main research, she also publishes in pedagogy. Her research has been published in high-quality journals and presented at local, regional, and international conferences.