Innovation, dynamic capabilities, leadership, and action plan
Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy
ISSN: 1750-6204
Article publication date: 27 November 2019
Issue publication date: 2 March 2020
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to propose a new model of leadership in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) context, paying special attention to human resource management.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper is conceptual. It presents the challenges of the VUCA environment that from which technically empowered democracy movements around the world have emerged, needing a new leadership model that aligns human resources tools to the new leadership model.
Findings
New tools for human resource management are proposed.
Originality/value
The paper links technological changes and leadership skills, providing a novel framework that can provide a basis for further research into the profound nature of leadership. Implications useful for managers and leaders are discussed.
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Acknowledgements
This paper is a part of the research of the Key Research Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China (Project No.: 71832007).
Citation
Moccia, S., Zhao, S. and Flanagan, P. (2020), "Innovation, dynamic capabilities, leadership, and action plan", Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, Vol. 14 No. 1, pp. 113-127. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEC-10-2019-0108
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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