The goal of this written paper is to show managers how they need to change their leadership style due to working in a home office, how they can prepare for it, and what skills are required for this. How does or must leadership change because of the work in the home office? What new style of leadership does this entail? And how can managers adapt to the new change?
Due to the current fourth industrial revolution, digitalization is not only changing the way we live but also the way we work, thus having a decisive impact on the growth as well as the innovative power of companies and organizations. Many companies are undergoing a digital transformation in response to this change. Mobile working in itself has been an integral part of the working world for several years now. Open-plan offices are already a thing of the past in many companies, and fixed workstations are no longer assigned. For employees, this is accompanied by the loss of collegial as well as personal relationships. Managers are also faced with the challenge of not only managing their teams virtually, but also driving digital change processes within the company.
At the beginning of this assignment, we will first take a closer look at the term leadership in order to provide a basic understanding, followed by digital leadership and a brief explanation of the home office in the next chapter. In the next chapter, the question of how leadership must change as a result of work in the home office is explained. It also looks at how exactly managers can prepare for this and what qualifications and characteristics are needed for this new style of leadership in order to adapt optimally to the new change. The entire topic is then made clear by means of an independently selected example. The last two chapters then provide an outlook on the future of the home office, as well as a conclusion and a critical appraisal.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction and Content
- Leadership
- Digital Leadership
- Mobile Office
- How must Leadership change because of the Work in the Home Office?
- Preparations and Qualification of Employers
- Mini Case Study
- Home Office - A Trend for the Future?
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The purpose of this paper is to guide managers on how to adjust their leadership style in response to the shift towards home office work, including the necessary preparations and skills required. The paper aims to provide practical insights into adapting to the evolving workplace landscape.
- The impact of digitalization and the fourth industrial revolution on the workplace
- The evolving nature of leadership in a digital age
- Adapting leadership styles for home office environments
- The importance of employee preparation and skill development in a digital workplace
- The future of home office work and its impact on organizations.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction and Content: This chapter introduces the concept of digital transformation and its influence on work practices, particularly the rise of home office work. It highlights the challenges managers face in leading virtual teams and driving digital change within organizations.
- Leadership: This chapter explores the traditional definition of leadership and its relevance in the context of the changing workplace. It examines the impact of digitalization on leadership requirements and the rise of new leadership approaches like charismatic and transformational leadership.
- Digital Leadership: This chapter examines the concept of digital leadership and its importance in navigating the digital transformation. It discusses the role of digital leaders in steering companies towards digital business models and motivating employees for new digital tasks.
- Mobile Office: This chapter explores the growing trend of mobile work, particularly home offices, and its implications for employees and organizations. It discusses the benefits of mobile work, such as increased flexibility and better work-life balance.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics of this paper include digital transformation, leadership, digital leadership, home office, mobile work, employee preparation, skills development, and workplace adaptation.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2021, Management of employees in the home office, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1383056
