The digital leadership emerging construct: a multi-method approach

Fernanda Bethlem Tigre (), Paulo Lopes Henriques () and Carla Curado ()
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Fernanda Bethlem Tigre: Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
Paulo Lopes Henriques: Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
Carla Curado: Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal

Management Review Quarterly, 2025, vol. 75, issue 1, No 22, 789-836

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Digital leadership; E-leadership; Capabilities; Delphi; Systematic literature review (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M50 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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