THE IMPACT OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT STYLES ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: A CASE STUDY OF AN IT SERVICES COMPANY

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  • Mohammed Aslam Khan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47672/ijpm.487

Keywords:

Project Management, Digital transformation, ERP Implementation, Leadership, Project Management Methodology.

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this paper was to describe the digital transformation journey in an IT services company. The study aimed to examine the impact of project management styles on the success of the cloud-based ERP implementation in the company.

Methodology: This study was conducted using a qualitative case study method to analyze the project management styles and their influence on the success of the digital transformation of the company.

Findings: The study discovered that the "visionary" and "affiliative" leadership styles are the key factors that affect the digital transformation of a company. The findings also highlighted the importance of the situational leadership style in the digital transformation journey.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study concluded by suggesting a management competency framework that leadership team could further develop to successfully drive the digital transformation of the company. The study contributed to the literature by elaborating on a solid characterization of digital transformation journey. The study also offered useful insights to practitioners on how to execute effective and sustainable strategies for digital transformation.

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2020-04-13

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Khan, M. A. (2020). THE IMPACT OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT STYLES ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: A CASE STUDY OF AN IT SERVICES COMPANY. International Journal of Project Management, 4(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.47672/ijpm.487

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2020)

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