Digital disruption has made middle manager leadership critical to organizational adaptation. However, little attention has been given to how middle managers are developed to lead digital transformation. This study examines which leadership development strategies prepare middle managers to lead digital transformation. Secondary data were used to collect peer-reviewed literature, academic journals, conference proceedings, industry reports and policy documents on leadership development for middle managers in digital transformation. This study synthesizes the current body of knowledge on how to develop middle managers to lead disruptive change. The findings demonstrate that developing middle managers who are able to adapt quickly to new situations, are digitally literate, emotionally intelligent and have a change-oriented mindset will help them successfully lead digital transformation. The study provides recommendations for both policy and organizational leadership development.
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