Table 5 Practical implications...

Table 5

Practical implications

Stakeholder	Key implications based on findings
Managers	Build digital culture before structural or technical changes Align artefacts, values, and underlying assumptions with digital goals Use technology as an enabler Support collaboration, decentralization, and open communication Promote inclusion, empowerment, and participative leadership Develop mindsets focused on adaptability, ethics, and continuous learning Reward collaboration, experimentation, and knowledge sharing Model transparency and create safe spaces for new ideas
Policymakers and Ecosystem Leaders	Create platforms for cross-sector collaboration Support digital infrastructure that promotes transparency and data sharing Invest in programs that build digital leadership and human-centered values Offer fellowships and exchange programs across government, academia, and industry Establish governance systems that embed fairness, accountability, and responsible digital practices
Educators and Training Institutions	Develop programs that link technical skills with cultural and leadership skills Teach openness, collaboration, and ethical digital decision-making Encourage reflective thinking and teamwork Partner with industry and government for practical learning opportunities Prepare graduates to work across ecosystem boundaries

Stakeholder	Key implications based on findings
Managers	Build digital culture before structural or technical changes Align artefacts, values, and underlying assumptions with digital goals Use technology as an enabler Support collaboration, decentralization, and open communication Promote inclusion, empowerment, and participative leadership Develop mindsets focused on adaptability, ethics, and continuous learning Reward collaboration, experimentation, and knowledge sharing Model transparency and create safe spaces for new ideas
Policymakers and Ecosystem Leaders	Create platforms for cross-sector collaboration Support digital infrastructure that promotes transparency and data sharing Invest in programs that build digital leadership and human-centered values Offer fellowships and exchange programs across government, academia, and industry Establish governance systems that embed fairness, accountability, and responsible digital practices
Educators and Training Institutions	Develop programs that link technical skills with cultural and leadership skills Teach openness, collaboration, and ethical digital decision-making Encourage reflective thinking and teamwork Partner with industry and government for practical learning opportunities Prepare graduates to work across ecosystem boundaries