Adaptive Leadership and Organizational Culture: The Key to Digital Transformation for Sustainability

Abstract

Organizational transformation is essentially a strategic response to the increasingly complex dynamics of the business environment in the digital era. This process involves fundamental changes not only in structure and culture but also in business models and leadership approaches. This study reviews recent literature regarding the role of adaptive leadership, digital leadership, and organizational culture in driving innovation and strengthening organizational resilience. The findings indicate that digital transformation requires not only technology investment but also visionary leadership that is capable of building a collaborative, flexible, and innovative culture across all organizational levels. Adaptive leadership has been proven to be crucial in addressing resistance, managing limited resources, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. By employing a qualitative systematic review methodology, this study emphasizes the importance of integrating transformational vision with digital technology to enhance effectiveness, innovation, and long-term sustainability. The results of this review provide practical implications for organizations seeking to reinforce resilience and competitiveness while navigating the acceleration of global change.