The Development of Potential Model for Innovative Leaders in Financial Services for Competitiveness in the Digital Economy

Authors

  • Palinsu Jaroenying Faculty of Business and Industrial Development, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok
  • Supatta Pinthapatay Faculty of Business and Industrial Development, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok
  • Pawinee Boonyasopon Faculty of Architecture and Design King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok

Keywords:

Potential Model, Innovative Leaders, Financial Services, Digital Economy

Abstract

            This research aimed to (1) examine the components of the potential of innovative leaders in financial services for competitiveness in the digital economy, 2) develop a potential model for innovative leaders in financial services for competitiveness in the digital economy, and 3) create a proposed development guideline for leaders in financial services for competitiveness in the digital economy. A mixed- method research approach was employed, incorporating the Delphi method, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions. The study involved 19 banking executives, with research instruments validated using the Index of Item-Objective Congruence (IOC). The focus group discussions included 15 experts in banking, executive leadership, and organizational development, while five human resource experts evaluated the proposed development guideline The research instruments included interviews, questionnaires, and focus group discussions records forms. Data analysis was performed using content analysis, median, and interquartile range (IQR). The research findings revealed that the development of a potential model "B-BEACONN", comprising with three dimensions and eight key components, detailed as 1. Knowledge of Innovative Leaders: (1) banking business understanding and compliance, 2) technological innovation; 2. Skills of Innovative Leaders: (3) innovation-driven organizational management, (4) agile cybersecurity and risk management, (5) data analytics for strategic decision-making; 3. Characteristics of Innovative Leaders: (6) creative and strategic thinking, (7) customer-centric management, and (8) collaboration and ecosystem networking. The proposed development guideline for innovative leaders in financial services for competitiveness in the digital economy was validated through experts focus group discussions, achieving unanimously approved its relevance, applicability, and practical implementation.

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Published

25-06-2026

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Jaroenying, P. ., Pinthapatay, S. ., & Boonyasopon, P. (2026). The Development of Potential Model for Innovative Leaders in Financial Services for Competitiveness in the Digital Economy. Journal of Human and Society, Sisaket Rajabhat University, 10(1), 44–64. retrieved from https://so08.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jhuso/article/view/4821