DOI: 10.1108/jsma-12-2025-0507 ISSN: 1755-425X

Digital leadership and digital dynamic capabilities: a framework for navigating the stages of digital transformation

Dominique Rochel Gimenes, Fernanda da Silva Momo, Giovana Sordi Schiavi, Marco Antônio dos Santos Martins

Purpose

The objective of this study is to propose a conceptual framework that presenting stages for a digital transformation from the integration digital leadership and digital dynamic capabilities.

Design/methodology/approach

To achieve this, the research conducted a systematic literature review, collecting 80 publications related to digital leadership, dynamic capabilities and digital transformation.

Findings

The results highlight that the three dimensions of digital dynamic capabilities enable a clear and progressive understanding of the stages an organization must go through to achieve digital maturity. Moreover, by integrating human, technical and strategic competencies through a digital leader, it becomes possible to develop and maintain dynamic capabilities that drive digital Transformation.

Originality/value

This research contributes to advancing the theoretical understanding of digital leadership and digital dynamic capabilities within the context of Digital Transformation, while also offering a practical stage for managers and leaders to align organizational capabilities, digital culture and technological innovation in addressing industry challenges.

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