Navigating Digital Disruption: Key Entrepreneurial Leadership Competencies for Community Enterprises – A Scoping Review

Abstract

In the digital era, community enterprises face mounting pressure to integrate technology while maintaining their social and economic missions. Entrepreneurial leadership competencies (ELCs) are critical to navigating digital disruption and fostering sustainable development in these organizations. This study employs a scoping review methodology, guided by the PRISMA 2020 framework, to identify key ELCs required for community enterprises operating in digitally dynamic environments. A total of 16 peer-reviewed studies published between 2015 and 2025 were systematically selected from five major databases: Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. Five thematic clusters of ELCs emerged from the synthesis: (1) visionary and strategic orientation, (2) digital literacy and platform management, (3) innovation and adaptability, (4) risk management and cybersecurity awareness, and (5) community and stakeholder engagement. While these competencies offer a comprehensive framework for digital leadership, notable gaps remain in cybersecurity training and AI adoption. The findings inform both practice and policy by highlighting essential leadership capacities that enable community enterprises to thrive in the digital economy while remaining socially grounded. This review contributes to the literature by offering an integrated, evidence-based competency framework tailored to community enterprises in the context of digital transformation.