Strategic Leadership: The Driving Force Behind Sustainability In SME'S

Resi Yulia, Erni Masdupi, Syahrizal Syahrizal

Abstract


SMEs as one of the factors that are significantly involved in the increase and decrease in the nation's economic growth, so it is hoped that SMEs will be able to survive and develop and become sustainable businesses. The role of leaders with their strategic leadership in determining the company's future vision will determine the success of the business in achieving sustainability. Strategic leadership studies have been carried out widely and received extensive attention in management research, but the research is often based on large companies. Strategic leadership in the SME context is still very limited, especially for SME sustainability. The aim of this paper is to outline the main concepts related to strategic leadership and sustainability in the context of SMEs and illustrate how the right leadership strategy can transform small and medium-sized companies into a positive force in achieving sustainability goals. This paper explains the strategic role of leaders in forming an organizational culture that cares about environmental, social and economic issues, as well as in formulating and implementing sustainable initiatives that can increase competitiveness and profitability while protecting the environment. The implications of this article provide deep conceptual insights into the relationship between strategic leadership and sustainability at the SME level and provide a basis for further research in this domain.


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