The objectives of the E(U) Leaders project were to increase the competitiveness and productivity of companies and organisations. This was to be achieved by developing strategic e-leadership skills that are essential for various professionals such as entrepreneurs, employers, executives, managers, as well as trainers, educators and mentors in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. A key objective was to enable these professionals to manage their teams effectively and efficiently in virtual working environments. The project aimed to contribute to the creation of a comprehensive and reliable set of digital tools and approaches. These tools were aimed at assessing, developing, evaluating and certifying e-leadership skills to meet the evolving needs of the labour market. By achieving these objectives, the project sought to support the digital transformation of businesses, in line with the broader needs of the modern economy. The project sought to create an e-leadership model by mapping the strategic e-leadership skills and competencies.
The application for the E(U) Leaders project was driven by the European Union's high priority to strengthen e-leadership and digital literacy. The project aims to address the mismatch between available and required skills for the digital transformation of the economy. Specifically, it aims to increase the competitiveness and productivity of enterprises and organizations by developing the strategic e-leadership skills needed by entrepreneurs, employers, executives, managers, as well as VET trainers, educators and mentors to effectively manage teams in virtual working environments. The project will contribute to the development of a comprehensive set of digital tools and approaches for the assessment, development, evaluation and certification of e-leadership skills to meet the needs of the labour market and support the digital transformation of enterprises.The needs addressed by the E(U) Leaders project focused on the development of e-leadership skills essential for managing teams in digital and virtual work environments. This included improving strategic digital leadership skills for a range of professionals, including entrepreneurs, business leaders, managers and vocational training staff.