Artificial Intelligence: A New Paradigm for Leadership

Abstract

This chapter explores the transformative role of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), in reshaping leadership within organizational contexts. The ongoing advancement of technology has brought about significant changes in the workplace, particularly in relation to the roles of AI automation, that has led to a reevaluation of conventional job responsibilities and a restructuring of the path humans interact with computers. Based upon pre-existing research pertaining to the convergence of AI and leadership, this chapter provides an analysis of the effects of AI-driven transformations on leadership styles and the consequent need for the cultivation of new leadership competencies. The chapter places significant emphasis on the need of connecting AI capabilities with leadership attributes, underscoring the importance of achieving congruence between AI and leadership providing insights into the manner in which AI impacts strategic decision-making procedures, possible ethical considerations, and the prospective trajectory of leadership in the period dominated by AI. © 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved.