Assessing the Influence of Leadership Adaptability in Post-Pandemic on Strategic Agility and Digital Transformation: The Moderating Role of Technological Readiness in Ghana

Abstract

The study examines how leadership adaptability and technology readiness influence digital transformation and strategic agility, including the moderating role of technology readiness. The study used an explanatory cross-sectional design. Data were collected from 509 managerial-level employees in Ghana through purposive sampling. The study employed both descriptive statistics and PLS-SEM to test the study's hypothesis. The results reveal that leadership adaptability positively influences both digital transformation and strategic agility. Also, Technology readiness significantly enhances digital transformation and strategic agility. Furthermore, technology readiness strengthens the relationship between leadership adaptability and strategic agility, but does not significantly moderate its effect on digital transformation. These findings highlight the importance of adaptable leadership and technological preparedness in achieving agile and digitally transformed organisations in today’s dynamic business environment. Based on the results, organisations should prioritise leadership development programs that improve adaptability, particularly in the context of digital transitions and strategic responsiveness. Also, future research should investigate the influence of contextual factors, including industry type, organisational size, and cultural dynamics, on the relationship between strategic agility, technology readiness, and leadership adaptability.