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Innovative leadership in the management of intellectual business

Sergiienko T.,
PhD in Political Science, Associate Professor,
ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4654-9248
e-mail: sergienko7921@gmail.com
National University “Zaporizhzhya Polytechnic”, Zaporizhzhia

Citation Format
 Sergiienko T. Innovative leadership in the management of intellectual business. Management of Economy: Theory and Practice. Chumachenko’s Annals: collection of scientific papers / Institute of Industrial Economics of the NAS of Ukraine. Kyiv, 2025. P. 401-415. https://doi.org/10.37405/2221-1187.2025.401-415

Language
 Ukrainian

Resume
The article explores the essence and role of innovative leadership in managing intellectual business within the context of the digital transformation of the economy. The conceptual and categorical framework of the phenomenon is clarified, and the key functions of innovative leadership are identified, including strategic, motivational, communicative, cultural, and integrative ones. The study emphasizes that innovative leadership serves as a driver for organizational change, fostering creativity, team interaction, and the effective utilization of intellectual capital. It highlights the importance of leadership in shaping an innovative organizational culture, enhancing employee motivation, and ensuring sustainable competitiveness in knowledge-intensive enterprises.
Particular attention is given to the analysis of internal (organizational culture, management style, motivation system), external (economic environment, state innovation policy, digital infrastructure), personal (creativity, emotional intelligence, communication skills), socio-psychological, and technological factors that determine the effectiveness of innovative leadership in intellectual entrepreneurship. The paper substantiates that the implementation of innovative leadership transforms traditional management paradigms, shifting from hierarchical to network-based models that promote flexibility, collective creativity, and rapid decision-making.
In Ukrainian conditions, the importance of innovative leadership is growing, especially under the challenges of war, economic instability, and labor market transformations. The article outlines key directions for improving the leadership system — the development of corporate education, encouragement of interdisciplinary interaction, creation of open innovation environments, and implementation of hybrid management models that combine technological and human potential. Strengthening innovative leadership practices is considered a crucial prerequisite for enhancing the intellectual and competitive capabilities of Ukrainian enterprises in the global digital economy.

Keywords
innovative leadership, intellectual business, management, organizational culture, employee motivation, intellectual capital, digital transformation.

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Received: 30.09.2025
Accepted: 04.11.2025
Published: 29.12.2025