Leadership and Strategic Skills for Business Continuity: A Framework for SME Managers
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https://doi.org/10.36676/jams.v2.i1.27Keywords:
Business Continuity, SME Management, Leadership Skills, Strategic Management, Crisis Leadership, Risk Management, Digital TransformationAbstract
SMEs are vital to economic growth, yet they struggle to preserve business continuity during crises and market uncertainty. A resilient and adaptable leadership style is needed in the fast-changing business landscape, economic downturns, technology upheavals, and unexpected global crises. This article discusses SME managers' leadership and strategic abilities for resilience and sustainability. Visionary leadership, agile decision-making, risk management, technological integration, and strategic alliances are discussed. A comprehensive approach to help SME managers manage disruptions is proposed by integrating theoretical and empirical views. The report advises SME executives on creating an adaptive culture, improving crisis management, and using digital transformation for company continuity.
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