تفعيل قيادة التغيير مدخل لتلبية متطلبات التحول الرقمي بجامعة دمياط

الملخص EN

The research aims to present a proposed vision for activating change leadership to meet the requirements of digital transformation at Damietta University by: identifying the conceptual framework of change leadership in university institutions, identifying the philosophical framework of digital transformation in university institutions, standing on the reality of the practice of change leadership towards digital transformation from the point of view of The faculty members at Damietta University, and identifying the most important obstacles of applying digital transformation at Damietta University.

This research relies on the descriptive approach in collecting and interpreting information.

the research tool is a questionnaire.

the sample of research consists of (110) faculty members, academic and administrative leaders in the faculties of Damietta University.

The research results show that the reality of practicing change leadership towards digital transformation at Damietta University was achieved to a moderate degree, where the first dimension is (modeling behavior), the second dimension is (building a common vision for change towards digital transformation and developing it) the third dimension is (building a supportive culture for change towards digital transformation) the fourth dimension is (achievement of partnership in bringing about change towards digital transformation), and the fifth dimension is (motivation towards achieving the goals of change towards digital transformation).

Moreover, the most important obstacles of applying digital transformation at Damietta University are first, the economic high cost of purchasing, operating and maintaining smart digital devices and applications.

Second, the problems of communicating via the Internet, which waste a lot of time for students and faculty members.

Third, the lack of financial resources at the university.

The research recommended that the necessity of allocating a budget for digital transformation from the university's budget, maintaining old and capable devices, purchasing new devices according to the allocated budget, and requesting financial support from the Ministry of Higher Education, civil society and businessmen.