Synergy between Artificial Intelligence and Future-Oriented Leadership
Keywords:
Artificial intelligence, future-oriented leadership, digital leadership, human–machine synergy, ethical leadershipAbstract
This study aims to explore and conceptualize the dimensions of synergy between artificial intelligence and future-oriented leadership, emphasizing the transformative role of intelligent technologies in leadership and organizational decision-making. This research employed a qualitative systematic review design using inductive content analysis. The study population included peer-reviewed academic articles published between 2015 and 2025 in Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 12 relevant articles were selected and analyzed using NVivo 14 software. Data were gathered through literature review and coded using open, axial, and selective coding until theoretical saturation was achieved. The findings revealed that the synergy between artificial intelligence and future-oriented leadership encompasses three main dimensions: transformation of leadership roles in the digital era, human–machine interaction in decision-making, and future-oriented organizational capacity development based on intelligent systems. Future-oriented leaders leverage AI to enhance data-driven insight, anticipate environmental changes, and guide ethical decision-making. Results further highlighted the significance of ethical leadership, technological trust, and emotional intelligence in intelligent work environments. The study concludes that future-oriented leadership in the age of artificial intelligence requires the integration of human intuition with machine analytics. This synergy fosters organizations that are not only efficient and innovative but also flexible and ethically responsible. Understanding and applying this human–AI collaboration can redefine the landscape of leadership and organizational governance in the twenty-first century.
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