Changing Leadership

Research summary

The concept of leadership is going through big changes. We have previously seen large changes in both the micro and macro levels of leadership. One of the key concepts to continue looking at would be the developing trends of virtualization and digitalization in regards to leadership. Long distance leadership especially through the internet, will be a fundamental skill required by future leaders. Digitalization is a common practice in many of today’s organizations, and mobile leadership is beginning to emerge as an equally important leadership tool. Working remotely from locations outside of the typical work environment is a growing trend within organizations and expert networks.

Description

Research will contribute to the understanding in EU-LAC societies and to encourage mutual knowledge between them. The model that will be accomplished is based on theoretical framework that is piloted empirically through international partner universities. The model mirrors the past experiences and scientific information previously gathered. A mobile leadership model is implemented. This increases the level of productivity, especially taking into account the wellbeing at work in a digital environment.

Research info

Research title
Changing Leadership

Research timeline
1.10.2015 - 1.12.2018

Keywords
digital environment digitalization leadership organizations social change virtualization

Region
Latin America

Countries
Brazil, Ecuador, Finland, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom

Institution
Hämeenlinna University of Applied Sciences
Business Administration
Hämeenlinna, Finland

Head of research
Minttu Lampinen

Research team
Dr Päivi Huotari, Dr Päivi Tossavainen, Dr Marja Kukkurainen, Lecturer Pasi Laine, HAMK

Partners
HAMK, LAMK, Laurea, more European Universities and LAC universities to be confirmed.

Contact information
Minttu Lampinen
+35836466667
minttu.lampinen@hamk.fi

Record last updated
8.4.2015