The Role of Digital Leadership in Business Performance through Digital Culture and Process Innovation in the Era of Digital Transformation

M. Faiz Afif
Proceeding. of The International Conference on Bus... 📅 2026 Vol 4, No 1 🔗 DOI: 10.56444/icbe-untagsmg.v4i1.3524
Abstract
Digital transformation requires organizations to adapt by leveraging technology and reshaping their ways of working . In this context , digital leadership plays a crucial role in enhancing business performance . This study aims to examine the role of digital leadership on business performance through digital culture and process innovation in the era of digital transformation . This research employs a quantitative approach using a survey method involving respondents from organizations that are undergoing or have implemented digital transformation initiatives . Data were analyzed using path analysis or Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to test both direct and indirect relationships among variables . The results indicate that digital leadership has been positive and significant effect on business performance . Furthermore , digital culture and process innovation is proven to act as mediator variables that strengthen the influence of digital leadership on business performance . These findings highlights that leaders who are able to foster digital adoption , encourage collaboration , and continuously innovate business processes can create sustainable competitive advantages for organizations . This study contributes theoretically to the development of digital leadership literature and provides practical implications for organizational leaders in designing effective digital transformation strategies aimed at improving business performance .
Keywords
digital leadership; digital culture; process innovation; business performance; digital transformation
How to Cite

M. Faiz Afif (2026). The Role of Digital Leadership in Business Performance through Digital Culture and Process Innovation in the Era of Digital Transformation. Proceeding. of The International Conference on Business and Economics, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.56444/icbe-untagsmg.v4i1.3524

M. Faiz Afif, "The Role of Digital Leadership in Business Performance through Digital Culture and Process Innovation in the Era of Digital Transformation," Proceeding. of The International Conference on Business and Economics, vol. 4, no. 1, 2026.

M. Faiz Afif. "The Role of Digital Leadership in Business Performance through Digital Culture and Process Innovation in the Era of Digital Transformation." Proceeding. of The International Conference on Business and Economics, vol. 4, no. 1, 2026.

M. Faiz Afif. "The Role of Digital Leadership in Business Performance through Digital Culture and Process Innovation in the Era of Digital Transformation." Proceeding. of The International Conference on Business and Economics 4, no. 1 (2026).

M. Faiz Afif (2026) 'The Role of Digital Leadership in Business Performance through Digital Culture and Process Innovation in the Era of Digital Transformation', Proceeding. of The International Conference on Business and Economics, 4(1). doi: 10.56444/icbe-untagsmg.v4i1.3524.

M. Faiz Afif. The Role of Digital Leadership in Business Performance through Digital Culture and Process Innovation in the Era of Digital Transformation. Proceeding. of The International Conference on Business and Economics. 2026;4(1).

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