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Boyd, D (2021) A critical inquiry into the hyperreality of digitalization in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 39(07), 549–64.
Connaughton, J N and Collinge, W H (2021) Trialling a new approach to interdisciplinary collaboration in UK construction: A projects-as-practice analysis. Construction Management and Economics, 39(07), 595–616.
Gerding, D P, Wamelink, H ( W F and Leclercq, E M (2021) Implementing circularity in the construction process: a case study examining the reorganization of multi-actor environment and the decision-making process. Construction Management and Economics, 39(07), 617–35.
Wang, X, Wang, B, Xu, Y and Shi, L (2021) A chance constrained programming method to determine optimal capital structure for privatized infrastructure. Construction Management and Economics, 39(07), 579–94.
Zulu, S L and Khosrowshahi, F (2021) A taxonomy of digital leadership in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 39(07), 565–78.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Leadership; digital leadership; digital transformation; digital innovation; qualitative surveys;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2021.1930080
- Abstract:
Businesses in the construction industry are experiencing pressure to modernize by embracing digital technologies. Like any other change initiative, digital transformation requires that leaders are at the forefront of their organizations’ pursuit for digital innovation. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the different leadership approaches exhibited by construction industry leaders in influencing their organizations’ digital paths. Qualitative data collected from 41 construction industry professionals were analysed using an inductive thematic analysis approach. The main finding was a taxonomy of digital leadership types characterized under six themes: proactive and forward-thinking; supportive; uncoordinated; cautious; resistant and visionless and undriven leaders. These themes provide an insight into how leaders influence the digital transformation paths in organizations. As far as the authors are aware, this study is the first that developed a taxonomy of digital leadership approaches in the construction industry. This is a valuable step in understanding leaders’ influence in driving digital transformation in the construction industry. Thus, the taxonomy of digital leadership can be used to evaluate leadership styles and attitude towards digitalization. The findings are also a platform for further studies on digital leadership in construction.