Exploring Leadership Styles in Remote Work Environments: A qualitative inquiry

  • Unique Paper ID: 165552
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 1
  • PageNo: 1484-1488
  • Abstract:
  • This study explores how managers adapt their leadership styles to effectively manage remote teams, using a grounded theory approach to analyze data collected from interviews with remote workers. The research introduces the Theory of Adaptive Communication, highlighting how flexibility in communication strategies is crucial for remote leadership success. Findings indicate that adaptive communication fosters team cohesion and enhances productivity by meeting individual communication needs and effectively utilizing digital tools. This paper contributes to the understanding of leadership adaptations necessary for remote work environments and suggests actionable strategies for leaders. Future research is recommended to expand these findings across diverse organizational and cultural settings.

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@article{165552,
        author = {ANNA ELSIE LUYIGGO},
        title = {Exploring Leadership Styles in Remote Work Environments: A qualitative inquiry},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {},
        volume = {11},
        number = {1},
        pages = {1484-1488},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=165552},
        abstract = {This study explores how managers adapt their leadership styles to effectively manage remote teams, using a grounded theory approach to analyze data collected from interviews with remote workers. The research introduces the Theory of Adaptive Communication, highlighting how flexibility in communication strategies is crucial for remote leadership success. Findings indicate that adaptive communication fosters team cohesion and enhances productivity by meeting individual communication needs and effectively utilizing digital tools. This paper contributes to the understanding of leadership adaptations necessary for remote work environments and suggests actionable strategies for leaders. Future research is recommended to expand these findings across diverse organizational and cultural settings.},
        keywords = {Remote Work, Leadership Styles, Adaptive Communication, Remote Team Management, Grounded Theory, Qualitative Research.},
        month = {},
        }

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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 1
  • PageNo: 1484-1488

Exploring Leadership Styles in Remote Work Environments: A qualitative inquiry

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