Smart leadership and its impact on achieving sustainable development: an applied study in Babylon Business Incubator
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https://doi.org/10.31272/jae.i145.1277Keywords:
Smart leadership, , sustainable development .Abstract
The current era is characterized by rapid technological progress, economic complexities and environmental challenges. The concept of smart leadership has emerged as a crucial driver in the pursuit of sustainable development. Therefore, the current research attempts to explore the impact of smart leadership in achieving sustainable development goals. To achieve the research objectives, the researchers distributed a questionnaire to employees of the Babylon Business Incubator. (30) questionnaires were obtained that were valid for statistical analysis. The data were analyzed using the advanced statistical program Smart PLS V.4. The research reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which are: Smart leadership affects the achievement of sustainable development by directing the Babylon Business Incubator towards projects that rely on renewable energy, circular economy practices, social innovation and community empowerment, as smart leaders work to stimulate positive environmental, economic and social impacts while enhancing organizational competitiveness and flexibility. The research also reached a set of recommendations, the most important of which is that the concerned organization should develop smart leadership capabilities among project owners, which contributes to achieving sustainable development.
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