Jurnal Ilmiah Manajemen Kesatuan
Vol. 14 No. 3 (2026): JIMKES Edisi Mei 2026

Building Adaptive Leadership Models in the Digital Age: A Conceptual Study

Rukhayati Rukhayati (Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu, Indonesia)
Awaluddin Awaluddin (Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu, Indonesia)
Haris Abd Kadir (Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2026

Abstract

The development of digital technology has fundamentally changed organizational structures, processes, and dynamics. In this context, leaders are required to have high adaptability to fast, complex, and uncertain environmental changes. This article aims to examine the concept of adaptive leadership in facing the challenges of the digital age, as well as to develop a conceptual model that can be the basis for the development of future leadership theories and practices. This study uses a narrative literature review approach by analyzing various literature related to adaptive leadership theory, digital leadership, and organizational transformation. The results of the study show that adaptive leadership in the digital era includes three main dimensions, namely digital capabilities, behavioral flexibility, and strategic collaboration. These three dimensions are the foundation for building leaders who are resilient, innovative, and responsive to technological dynamics. This study contributes to leadership theory by proposing a conceptual model of adaptive leadership tailored for the digital era, highlighting digital capabilities, behavioral flexibility, and strategic collaboration. It provides guidance for organizations to develop leaders who are resilient, innovative, and responsive to technological changes.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jimkes

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

Jurnal Ilmiah Manajemen Kesatuan (JIMKES) dikelola dan diterbitkan oleh Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (LPPM) Institut Bisnis dan Informatika Kesatuan bekerjasama dengan Fakultas Bisnis dan Fakultas Vokasional IBI ...