Navigating Leadership Challenges and Conflict in the Digital Era: Pathways Towards Sustainable Development
Keywords:
Organizational conflict, dynamic leadership, digital business, sustainability, conflict management.Abstract
In the digital age, organizations are experiencing rapid technological change, leading to intensified internal conflicts. These conflicts challenge traditional leadership approaches and pose significant risks to organizational performance and sustainability. This study aims to develop an integrated theoretical framework that connects digital leadership, conflict management, and organizational sustainability, addressing the complexity of managing conflict in digital environments. A systematic literature review was conducted to examine existing research and theories on conflict dynamics, leadership strategies, and sustainability practices in digital businesses. The study also identifies key research gaps, particularly the lack of integrated models that address all three dimensions. The study proposes a novel conceptual framework that shows how dynamic digital leadership can transform conflict management into a strategic tool for promoting sustainability. The framework emphasizes flexibility, adaptability, and proactive conflict resolution. This framework offers practical guidance for digital leaders to enhance conflict management and build sustainable organizational cultures. It also provides a foundation for future empirical research, encouraging mixed-methods approaches and exploration across diverse digital contexts. Additionally, the study suggests policy recommendations to support sustainable digital transformation in both public and private sectors.
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