Adapting to change : the impact of leadership on overcoming challenges during the transition to remote work

Scheidegger, Nicoline

Publication type:	Conference paper
Type of review:	Peer review (publication)
Title:	Adapting to change : the impact of leadership on overcoming challenges during the transition to remote work
Authors:	Scheidegger, Nicoline
et. al:	No
Conference details:	NEON-dagene, Trondheim, Norway, 21-23 November 2023
Issue Date:	23-Nov-2023
Language:	English
Subjects:	Distance leadership; Shared leadership; Distributed leadership; Digital leadersip; Virtual collaboration
Subject (DDC):	658.4: Executive Management
Abstract:	Purpose: The challenge of remote leadership has become increasingly relevant in the context of the growing adoption of flexible work arrangements. This paper focuses on the transformation of hierarchical and shared leadership structures in response to a sudden shift to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores how leadership sources and dynamics have evolved during lockdown periods and assesses their effectiveness in addressing the difficulties associated with remote collaboration. Design/methology/approach: The study adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative exploration through focus groups with quantitative data collection via an online survey. In an ANOVA analysis, changes in leadership stimuli are compared. Findings: The results demonstrate that shifts in leadership sources have a considerable influence on addressing remote work challenges, with hierarchical and shared leadership fulfilling distinct roles. A reduction in leadership has adverse effects on challenges related to communication and self-leadership. Originality/value: The study's findings underscore the importance of effective leadership in the transition to remote work and recommend organizations to qualify their line managers for distance leadership. Furthermore, emphasizing shared leadership alongside hierarchical leadership can enhance organizations' ability to achieve common goals in remote work settings.
URI:	https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/30649
Fulltext version:	Published version
License (according to publishing contract):	Licence according to publishing contract
Departement:	School of Management and Law
Organisational Unit:	Institute for Organizational Viability (IOV)
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Scheidegger, N. (2023, November 23). Adapting to change : the impact of leadership on overcoming challenges during the transition to remote work. NEON-Dagene, Trondheim, Norway, 21-23 November 2023.

Scheidegger, N. (2023) ‘Adapting to change : the impact of leadership on overcoming challenges during the transition to remote work’, in NEON-dagene, Trondheim, Norway, 21-23 November 2023.

N. Scheidegger, “Adapting to change : the impact of leadership on overcoming challenges during the transition to remote work,” in NEON-dagene, Trondheim, Norway, 21-23 November 2023, Nov. 2023.

SCHEIDEGGER, Nicoline, 2023. Adapting to change : the impact of leadership on overcoming challenges during the transition to remote work. In: NEON-dagene, Trondheim, Norway, 21-23 November 2023. Conference paper. 23 November 2023

Scheidegger, Nicoline. 2023. “Adapting to Change : The Impact of Leadership on Overcoming Challenges during the Transition to Remote Work.” Conference paper. In NEON-Dagene, Trondheim, Norway, 21-23 November 2023.

Scheidegger, Nicoline. “Adapting to Change : The Impact of Leadership on Overcoming Challenges during the Transition to Remote Work.” NEON-Dagene, Trondheim, Norway, 21-23 November 2023, 2023.