Everyone in business studies is talking about digital transformation or digitalisation. Yes, both developments are directly or indirectly affecting all areas of an organisation, not to mention the fact that it also change our life and society as a whole. But how important is this aspect to social work and human service organisations? – This new episode explores this question and discusses, first and foremost, what digital leadership includes, secondly, how it is relevant for social work institutions, and, thirdly, how social work managers can adapt to this ever-changing situation.

References:
Arnold, M. (2021). Leading Digital Change and the Management of Hybridity in Social Work Organizations. In F. Özsungur (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Policies, Protocols, and Practices for Social Work in the Digital World (pp. 55-73). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7772-1.ch004

Rost, K., Hölzle, K., & Gemünden, H. G. (2007). Promotors or champions? Pros and cons of role specialisation for economic process. Schmalenbach Business Review, 59(4), 340-363. https://doi.org/10.5167/uzh-68489

Sheninger, E. (2019). Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times. Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press.

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