Abstract
Background
Living in the current digital era requires widespread adoption of information technology in the modern healthcare industry.
Objective
The current research aimed to study key attributes and behaviors related to successful leaders' need to achieve the vision and ensure successful health IT adoption.
Methods
A Delphi technique with three rounds was employed and guided by structured questions. Part of the study was conducted online due to COVII)-19 guidelines on distancing norms and kickdown in some areas. The answers of the participants were evaluated on a five-point Likert scale.
Results
The findings showed that similar leadership qualities are required in the healthcare sector as well as other sectors. For digital innovations in the rapidly changing healthcare space, leaders need to play a more proactive role, be visionary and dynamic, and should lead by example to take the organization to the next level.
Conclusions
Leaders need to come out of their comfort zone, understand the fast-evolving scenario where outstanding leadership qualities are essential to prove their mettle, outshine others, and create a strong foundation for the adoption of modern, efficient, customized digital technology in the fast-growing healthcare sector.