Examining the Influence of Digital Leadership, Organizational Culture and Strategic Approaches to Digitalization

Abstract

The study aims to identify the key factors driving successful digital transformation through digital leadership and organizational culture. A quantitative study utilized multiple regression analysis to test the hypothesized relationships among digital leadership, organizational culture design thinking and knowledge sharing. Data was collected from 400 managerial-level employees in technologically advanced organizations in Beijing, China. The findings reveal that all four independent variables, digital leadership, organizational culture, design thinking, and knowledge sharing, positively and significantly influence digitalization, with organizational culture and design thinking having the most potent effects. These results emphasize the importance of leadership, culture, innovation and knowledge management in driving digital transformation. The study concludes that organizations should foster strong digital leadership, a supportive culture and innovative approaches to enhance their digital capabilities. Its practical implications highlight the importance of investing in these factors to navigate digital transformation successfully in today's business environment.