The data-driven leader: developing a big data analytics leadership competency framework

Purpose This study focuses on leadership in organizations where big data analytics (BDA) is an essential component of corporate strategy. While researchers have conducted promising studies the field digital transformation, impact BDA still unexplored. Design/methodology/approach based semi-structured interviews with 33 organizational leaders and subject-matter experts from various industries. Using a grounded theory approach, framework provided for emergent research. Findings The authors present conceptual model comprising foundational competencies higher order roles that are analytical skills, self-efficacy, problem spotter, influencer, knowledge facilitator, visionary team leader. Research limitations/implications competency research emerging as intersection between information systems encourage longitudinal to validate findings. Practical implications provide leaders. It serves guideline best support initiatives organization. can recruiting, selection leader promotion. Originality/value provides novel unique combination roles.