Digital Leadership, Agile Change and the Emotional Organization: Emotion as a Success Factor for Digital Transformation Projects

This book provides managers with an innovative approach to understanding emotions in teams and organizational units, influencing agile development in the context of digital transformation. It highlights the emotionalization of actors in agile working environments and offers instruments for handling emotions, supported by practical concepts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 174 pages
Publication date: 26 May 2022
Publisher: Springer

Digitalization is not just about technological advancements; it profoundly impacts the way employees interact and the roles of executives. In the agile workplace, middle management often loses power, influence, and relevance, leading to increased emotionalization among actors. Recognizing and understanding this emotionalization is crucial before designing the organizational emotional landscape and implementing successful business models.

The author presents a novel approach for managers to enhance their understanding of emotions within teams and organizational units, with the ultimate goal of positively influencing agile development in the context of companies undergoing digital transformation. By leveraging conventional and AI-based instruments rooted in current research, the author offers practical concepts to effectively handle emotions, ensuring a harmonious and productive work environment.

The impact of digitalization on employee interactions is multifaceted. On the one hand, it enables seamless collaboration and communication across geographical boundaries, fostering a sense of unity and teamwork. However, it also introduces challenges such as remote work isolation, reduced face-to-face interaction, and potential burnout.

Executives, too, face new responsibilities in the digital age. They must adapt to the changing dynamics of the workplace, navigate complex organizational structures, and prioritize customer experience and satisfaction. The role of leadership has become more crucial than ever, as executives need to inspire and motivate their teams to adapt to the rapidly changing digital landscape.

In the agile workplace, middle management often loses power, influence, and relevance, leading to increased emotionalization among actors. Recognizing and understanding this emotionalization is crucial before designing the organizational emotional landscape and implementing successful business models.

The author presents a novel approach for managers to enhance their understanding of emotions within teams and organizational units, with the ultimate goal of positively influencing agile development in the context of companies undergoing digital transformation. By leveraging conventional and AI-based instruments rooted in current research, the author offers practical concepts to effectively handle emotions, ensuring a harmonious and productive work environment.

The impact of digitalization on employee interactions is multifaceted. On the one hand, it enables seamless collaboration and communication across geographical boundaries, fostering a sense of unity and teamwork. However, it also introduces challenges such as remote work isolation, reduced face-to-face interaction, and potential burnout.

Executives, too, face new responsibilities in the digital age. They must adapt to the changing dynamics of the workplace, navigate complex organizational structures, and prioritize customer experience and satisfaction. The role of leadership has become more crucial than ever, as executives need to inspire and motivate their teams to adapt to the rapidly changing digital landscape.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783658334918
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021