Adapting Leadership Paradigms to Non-Traditional Threats: Leadership and Governance in the Era of Remote Work During the Global Disruption

Desra Hilda Defriana; Herlina Juni Risma Saragih; Hikmat Zakky Almubaroq

doi:10.55227/ijhess.v4i4.1561

Authors

Desra Hilda Defriana Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia
Herlina Juni Risma Saragih Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia
Hikmat Zakky Almubaroq Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55227/ijhess.v4i4.1561

Keywords:

Leadership Development, Remote Work, Public Sector Governance, Crisis Management, Organizational Adaptation

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic, a non-traditional threat, has profoundly disrupted local government operations, compelling leaders to rapidly adapt to remote work environments. This study investigates how local government leaders adjusted their leadership paradigms to address the unique challenges of maintaining governance and service delivery during this global disruption. Using a qualitative approach, the research analyzed secondary data from academic literature, government reports, and case studies, employing thematic analysis to identify essential leadership competencies, including agility, emotional intelligence, and effective communication. The findings underscore the pivotal role of adaptive leadership in ensuring the continuity of public services, while also highlighting the importance of investing in leadership development and reevaluating governance models to support remote work. By focusing on the specific challenges faced by local government leaders during the pandemic, this study contributes novel insights into crisis management and offers practical implications for enhancing leadership resilience in future crises.

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