Dr. Divya Upadhyay, Faculty of Management at Abu Dhabi School of Management (ADSM), has published a research paper titled “Leadership Agility in UAE Public Health Care: Developing an Agile Mindset through Leadership and Organisational Transformation” in the International Journal of Emerging Markets and Financial Markets (IMEFM).

The study examines how leadership agility contributes to developing an agile mindset within UAE public healthcare organisations amid digitalisation and organisational transformation. Drawing on the UAE’s distinctive public-sector context, the research highlights how different leadership capabilities influence organisational adaptability, collaboration, innovation and continuous learning.

The findings demonstrate that while traditional leadership capabilities are essential for maintaining operational stability and regulatory compliance, higher levels of leadership agility are particularly important in fostering innovation, collaboration and organisational learning. The study also highlights the role of organisational culture, learning orientation and constructive approaches to resistance to change in enabling sustainable transformation.

The research contributes to the understanding of leadership and organisational agility in non-Western, highly regulated public-sector environments, offering practical insights for leaders and policymakers navigating complex organisational change.

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