Document Type
Article
Source of Publication
Journal of Work Applied Management
Publication Date
5-22-2025
Abstract
Purpose: This paper examines the integration of AI-enhanced coaching systems into traditional organizational development practices and develops a comprehensive theoretical framework to understand these complex interactions. Design/methodology/approach: A narrative literature review synthesizes theoretical perspectives and empirical studies at the intersection of digital transformation and coaching practices. This review systematically examines multiple theoretical frameworks related to human–technology collaboration in organizational contexts. Findings: The research establishes a theoretical framework comprising four interconnected domains: cognitive amplification, collaborative learning, ethical governance and adaptive evolution. Three hypothetical case studies demonstrate the practical application of this framework across diverse organizational settings, revealing both challenges and opportunities in implementing AI-enhanced coaching initiatives. Practical implications: Organizations implementing AI-enhanced coaching must develop comprehensive integration strategies, establish robust ethical governance frameworks, transform coaching roles, assess organizational readiness, design balanced coaching programs, develop new evaluation metrics and establish appropriate supervision mechanisms. Originality/value: This paper offers the first comprehensive theoretical framework specifically addressing the integration of AI technologies in coaching practices, synthesizing distributed cognition theory, complex systems thinking, and social cognitive theory to provide a foundation for future research and practice in this rapidly evolving field.
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Disciplines
Business
Keywords
AI-enhanced coaching, Digital transformation, Leadership development, Organizational development, Work-applied management
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Sposato, Martin and Dittmar, Eduardo Carlos, "The AI-powered future of digital transformation: enhancing organizations and leadership development" (2025). All Works. 7325.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/7325
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yes
Open Access Type
Gold: This publication is openly available in an open access journal/series