In the digital age we are currently living in, customer needs change. Industry dynamics change. Business models change. Competence requirements change. Project parameters change. However, the leadership required to drive these changes has not changed much. Most leaders continue to drive digital transformation using the old predigital style of leadership. As per a recent study by McKinsey, 70 percent of digital transformation projects fail.1 The main reason for failure is a lack of digital leadership.
In the predigital age:
• Leaders exercised power.
• Leaders were experts.
• Leaders mentored people.
The digital age demands new paradoxical leadership attributes where:
• Leaders exercise power yet empower.
• Leaders share yet seek ...
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