Typical organizational structures as we all knew for centuries, had a well and clearly defined “chain of command”
However, by adding digital technology via our smart devices to the leadership equation, things started to become a bit more challenging for most of the old-style organizations.
Almost instant access to data and increased connectivity between people, created an environment for change that was initially coined as the “Digital Revolution”.
However, shortly it became obvious that what is really happening is digital evolution. Digital is here to stay, whether we like it or not and it is the responsibility of all how this powerful technology is used.
So once again the question: Why digital responsibility in leadership?
Via digital technology, transparency came into organizational structures as an evolutional next step, which naturally eliminates the need for complex pyramid structures of the past.
There is still a need for hierarchical structures inside organizations, especially for defining responsibilities and roles. Leadership, however, should not be the privilege and responsibility of a few, but a collective commitment from all of us.
The choice is ours: do we use DM for personal gain and maximizing profit or do we include CSR and Ecological awareness too?
Digital responsibility in leadership is something we should all embrace and look at more seriously sooner rather than later.
