Socio-technical leadership focuses on the interactions between social and technical systems within an organization. This approach recognizes that technical systems– e.g., technology, processes, and work systems–and social systems, e.g., participants, teams, and organizational culture–are interdependent, and therefore, both must be considered in order to achieve successful outcomes.
Socio-technical leadership focuses on creating a harmonious balance between these two systems to ensure that both are functioning optimally and supporting each other. It requires leaders to have a deep understanding of both the technical and social aspects of their organization and to be able to effectively manage and integrate them.
This type of leadership often involves working closely with employees, stakeholders, and other members of the organization to understand their needs, goals, and perspectives, and then using this information to design technical systems and processes that support their work and improve overall performance. Effective socio-technical leadership can result in increased efficiency, productivity, and job satisfaction.