The Role of Digital Leadership in Building Employee Readiness for Workplace Automation
Keywords:
digital leadership, workforce adaptability, automation, organizational change, technology adoptionAbstract
This study analyzes digital leadership and its influence on workforce adaptability facing automation through qualitative literature review method. Findings indicate that digital leadership affects workforce adaptability through social modeling, psychological climate for continuous learning, clear vision articulation, work system redesign, professional identity transition management, cross functional collaboration facilitation, and sustainable feedback structures. This influence is mediated by technology self efficacy and learning orientation, moderated by individual differences and organizational technology maturity. Effective digital leadership incorporates ethical dimensions and requires style adjustment to organizational development stages. The relationship between digital leadership and adaptability is reciprocal, creating a virtuous cycle that accelerates organizational adaptive capacity. Investment in digital leadership development constitutes a strategic necessity for organizational survival and growth in the automation era.
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