Creativity and Leadership: Qualities for Technology Driven Industries

Abstract

This research article focuses on the importance of the distinction between the current industrial revolution's management and historical management over previous times. The underlying question posed by this research is how to keep the leadership up to par with technology. The author believes that management holds back many companies since it is very likely that production jobs will be outsourced to machines and robots shortly. These machines can produce products as fast, if not more quickly than humans can. In turn, humans will need to shift their current duties from production to other areas to remain valuable to the company. Technology will have a powerful impact on employees' flexibility, embracing diversity, and a new market. New concepts of Social Leadership, creativity, and productive collaborations with the use of technology in leadership would be key. The paper will explore the role of creative leaders in various industries, e.g., entertainment, financial service, retail, and consumer products, and recommend industrial implications and future research direction.