Kepemimpinan Adaptif dalam Menghadapi Transformasi Digital: Kajian Konseptual terhadap Kinerja Organisasi Modern

Bahdin Nur Tanjung

Bahdin Nur Tanjung Universitas Tjut Nyak Dhien

Keywords: adaptive leadership, digital transformation, organizational culture, organizational learning, performance

Abstract

Rapid changes in the business environment due to technological advances require organizations to undergo comprehensive transformation, not only in technical aspects but also in leadership patterns and work culture. This study aims to conceptually examine the role of adaptive leadership in improving organizational performance in the era of digital transformation. The method used is a literature study from various recent academic sources for the period 2019–2024 that are relevant to the topics of adaptive leadership, digital organizational culture, and performance. The results of the study indicate that adaptive leadership plays a crucial role in building organizational dynamic capabilities, strengthening collective learning, and fostering an innovative culture that is responsive to technological change. Adaptive leaders are able to balance the application of technology with human values, create a collaborative and psychologically safe work environment, and increase employee commitment and productivity. Thus, adaptive leadership is a strategic capability that determines the success of digital transformation and the sustainability of organizational performance in the era of disruption. This study also opens opportunities for further empirical research to quantitatively test the relationship model between variables.

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