Digitization is changing the world of work at a dizzying speed and bringing about new challenges for business leaders. We argue in this article that the key attributes needed for effective leadership under these conditions are technology competence, acknowledgement of basic human needs, and a leader’s underlying values. We further discuss the requirements for successful virtual collaboration and teamwork, and give specific recommendations. Finally, we highlight that in order to successfully cope with the demands of the digital age, leaders need to accept leadership development as a task of lifelong learning and present promising approaches in this direction.

Peus, C. & Hauser, A. (2021). Leading in the digital age. Journal of Financial Transformation, 52, 34-41.

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