New report on workplace digital transformation

Digital Leadership Gaps: Are You Up to Speed?

According to a recent survey by The Oxford Group (backed by the City & Guilds Group), most companies are stuck in a digital bottleneck. Leaders lack the tech chops they need, while employees are nervous about change. Let’s break down the digits.

Key Numbers

96 % of respondents say leaders must drive tech adoption.
94 % believe in shaking up the old ways.
Only 33 % of leaders feel they’re ready to lead the tech charge.

What’s Holding Us Back?

It’s not just the boss‑level. Even frontline staff feel the gap.

41 % say lack of digital know‑how makes decision‑making trickier.
30 % feel their teams can’t innovate because of skill gaps.
60 % of employees at all ranks think their org lacks the necessary tech skill set.

Other Roadblocks

Managing security & cybersecurity risks – 45 % say it’s a headache.
Fear of job changes and routine disruptions – 42 %.
Reskilling the workforce – 31 %.

Expert Insight

John Yates, MD Corporate Learning at City & Guilds Group, weighs in:

“Digital transformation is seeding itself everywhere. The 4th rev is kicking in fast, so C‑suite bodies and front‑line staff must flip their mindsets. The skill set needed today is totally different from a decade ago—and will evolve tomorrow. New tech tools can make this shift easier, but only if the whole organization rolls with them.”

Benefits of Being Tech‑Savvy

80 % believe leaders with solid digital skills communicate better with staff and clients.
71 % think digitally competent teams can climb the career ladder quicker.
48 % of employees would love more training on business tech – the “learning boost” dose.
41 % want coaching on how to navigate the digital world and keep conversations smooth.

Leadership Take‑away

John Yates adds: “81 % of workers want senior managers to admit that they don’t know everything—no boss‑shame here.

In this age of change, leaders must set the example: learn new tools, empower teams to experiment, and foster a learning culture. If everyone on the ladder gets that learning is a 1‑on‑1 journey, progress is inevitable.”