Journal of Management and Business Solutions 3092-7226 2 Serial Number 5 2024 01 01 Examining the Role of Digital Leadership in Fostering Organizational Agility in Fast-Paced Industries Examining the Role of Digital Leadership in Fostering Organizational Agility in Fast-Paced Industries 1 9 EN Journal Article 2023 12 17 <p>This study aims to examine how digital leadership contributes to the development and enhancement of organizational agility in fast-paced industries, particularly within the context of emerging markets. This qualitative research employed a thematic analysis approach to explore the lived experiences and perceptions of digital leadership among 28 mid- to senior-level managers operating in fast-paced industries based in Tehran. Participants were selected through purposive sampling, ensuring representation from sectors experiencing rapid technological change such as finance, telecommunications, and IT services. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews until theoretical saturation was reached. Each interview was recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using NVivo software to identify recurring themes and patterns. The results revealed three core thematic categories: strategic vision and digital orientation, enabling people and processes, and organizational infrastructure and ecosystem. Within these categories, key leadership behaviors—such as future-oriented thinking, fostering a culture of experimentation, data-driven decision-making, decentralization, upskilling, and agile tool implementation—were found to significantly support organizational agility. Participants emphasized the importance of external collaborations, digital governance, and feedback loops as vital mechanisms through which digital leaders enhance adaptability and responsiveness in dynamic environments. Digital leadership is a multi-dimensional construct that plays a critical role in cultivating organizational agility by integrating strategic foresight, technological fluency, and people-centric processes. In fast-paced and resource-constrained environments, leaders who can mobilize digital tools while empowering teams are uniquely positioned to drive agile transformation. The study contributes context-specific insights to the broader discourse on digital transformation, offering theoretical and practical implications for leadership development and organizational design.</p> https://journalmbs.com/index.php/jmbs/article/download/31/25