Digital transformation threatens organizations, if not managed by skilled leaders. Therefore, this thesis defines those leadership attributes for successful digital transformation. Essay I indicates ‘empathic’ as the highest ranked attribute of the so-called Digital Leader, followed by traits describing leaders as ‘innovative’, ‘open’ and ‘agile’. Essay II analyzes the influence of these attributes on employees’ perception of their organization’s digital business strategy. Overall, this thesis strengthens ties between management and information systems research.
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Digital transformation threatens organizations, if not managed by skilled leaders. Therefore, this thesis defines those leadership attributes for successful digital transformation. Essay I indicates ‘empathic’ as the highest ranked attribute of the so-called Digital Leader, followed by traits describing leaders as ‘innovative’, ‘open’ and ‘agile’. Essay II analyzes the influence of these attributes on employees’ perception of their organization’s digital business strategy. Overall, this thesis s...
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