TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

Impact Of Technology On Leadership In Today’s Organization

Technology has a powerful impact

▪ Technology has a powerful impact on every aspect of our lives.

▪ It has changed the way we connect with each other.
▪ How we conduct our daily affairs and how we do business.
▪ At a high management level, technology can be one of the most
useful tools to help you become a better leader.
▪ A leadership which embraces change, learning, communication
and diversity.
1. Give Your Employees More Flexibility

▪ The modern business environment is decentralized.

▪ Teams no longer need to be cooped up together in the same office
building or the same meeting room.
▪ Projects can be worked on using various software solutions which
allow collaborative working in real time in a secure environment.
▪ Meetings can take place over audio/video messaging suites. 
▪ Thus, your employees can work from the comfort of their homes.
▪ Alternatively, they can work from any other location outside the
office.
2. Manage People and Projects Anywhere,
Anytime

▪ Do you remember the old days when no important decision could be

taken because the CEO or the manager in charge was away on a
business trip and unreachable?
▪ Technology has made such scenes a thing of the past.
▪ Having software suites installed on all devices (desktop, laptop,
mobile phones).
▪ Directors and managers can approve budgets, hold meetings,
endorse decisions.
3. Embrace Diversity and Expand On New
Markets

▪ Language barriers have been one of the top challenges for large
companies seeking expansion in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. 
▪ Many potential markets and many potential talents which could work
for you are beyond reach.
▪ There are automatic translation tools available for almost all
languages in the world.
▪ Now you can do business and expand your branch offices even to
countries with challenging languages.
4. The New Leader Is an Influencer

▪ Technology does not mean only advanced computing and IT

solutions. 
▪ It also means social media and the new concept of social leadership.
▪ A leader now has the most wide-reaching channels of
communication available.
▪ hey can influence their employees, motivate their sales teams, build
customer loyalty and connect with peers through various social
media platforms and blogging.
 Advantages Of Technology

▪ Improved communication – advanced communication technology

tools.
▪ Easy access to information – at anytime and anywhere.
▪ Improved housing and lifestyle – most of the items that we have in
our homes today are automated.
▪ Improves entertainment – we have more video games now, good
music to listen and visual system like smart TV’s.
▪ Changed the health industry – modern technology in hospitals
reducing the mistake made by doctors and evolving the patients
treatment.
 Disadvantages Of Technology

▪ Makes people lazy.

▪ Job loss – replacing humans.
▪ World destruction weapons – increasing endless war.
▪ Integration new technology: It is often difficult to take business
related decision about whether to buy the latest technology or wait
for some new inventions.
▪ Technology related diseases: Humans being are becoming addicted
to new technologies and gadgets, especially internet and computer.
Moreover , young people are getting more and more addicted to
mobile phones.