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The digital leadership emerging construct: a multi-method approach

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  • Fernanda Bethlem Tigre

    (Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal)

  • Paulo Lopes Henriques

    (Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal)

  • Carla Curado

    (Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal)

Abstract

This study presents new insights into the capabilities that a leader needs to thrive in the digital scenario. These insights come from a systematic literature review of 21-years of publications on leadership in the digital environment that supports a four-round Delphi study with a panel of 24 experts from diverse geographical backgrounds (six countries across 3 continents). The e-leadership concept has evolved to digital leadership by transitioning from an electronic way of communication to a broader context of how to lead effectively in a digital environment. Digital leadership is a way of thinking and behaving in a complex time. The findings show that digital leadership has two main aspects within four dimensions: the first aspect is related to business, and it is strategy focused and delivery related; the second one involves personal attributes, and it is interpersonal oriented. Moreover, we identify the associated leadership capabilities for each of these aspects.

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  • Fernanda Bethlem Tigre & Paulo Lopes Henriques & Carla Curado, 2025. "The digital leadership emerging construct: a multi-method approach," Management Review Quarterly, Springer, vol. 75(1), pages 789-836, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:manrev:v:75:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1007_s11301-023-00395-9
    DOI: 10.1007/s11301-023-00395-9
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    Keywords

    Digital leadership; E-leadership; Capabilities; Delphi; Systematic literature review;
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    • M50 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Personnel Economics - - - General

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