Digital Leadership of Educational Administrators in the 21st Century

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Digital transformation has significantly reshaped educational management in the twenty-first century, requiring educational administrators to develop digital leadership competencies. This study aims to (1) synthesize the concept of digital leadership, (2) identify key dimensions of digital leadership among educational administrators, and (3) propose a conceptual framework explaining the relationship between digital leadership and educational management effectiveness. The study employed a documentary research approach by analyzing and synthesizing over 50 scholarly sources from international databases, including Scopus and Web of Science. Content analysis was used to identify major themes and relationships. The findings reveal that digital leadership consists of five key dimensions: digital vision, digital communication, digital professionalism, digital learning culture, and digital literacy. Furthermore, the study proposes that digital leadership functions as an independent variable influencing educational management effectiveness through the mediating role of digital learning culture. The results provide a theoretical foundation for future empirical research and practical guidance for developing digital leadership competencies in educational institutions.