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Digital Leadership- Challenges and Promises of Digital Transformation for Higher Education Through a Critical Review

Digital Leadership- Challenges and Promises of Digital Transformation for Higher Education Through a Critical Review
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Author(s): Sachin Suknunan (University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)and Pavla Macháčková (Independent Researcher, Czech Republic)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 34
Source title: AI and Digital Technologies Transforming Global Industries
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Patricia Ordóñez de Pablos (The University of Oviedo, Spain), Xi Zhang (Tianjin University, China), Muhammad Anshari (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei)and Mohammad Nabil Almunawar (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-6097-3.ch005

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Abstract

The advent of Industry 4.0 and the Covid-19 pandemic created a disruptive shift towards digital leadership in promoting digital transformation across many sectors. However, there remains a paucity of related research especially within the Higher Education Sector. Through a critical review method, this chapter contributed to addressing this gap to create more understanding of the opportunities, challenges and factors informing the adoption of Digital Leadership the sector. Key findings suggest that Digital Leadership can positively reshape Higher Education by fostering innovation, improving efficiency and enhancing teaching and learning experiences. Digital Leadership connects stakeholders and breaks down silos. Challenges hindering Digital Leadership included lack of clear vision, resistance to change, fragmented strategies and ethical concerns. Factors for successful adoption of Digital Leadership requires a clear vision aligned with strategic goals, investment in digital literacy skills development and fostering a digital culture that supports continuous learning and adaptability.

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