Leading with intelligence: how AI leadership, innovation culture, AI acceptance and digital maturity transform talent management in public service

Purpose This paper examines the effect of AI leadership on talent management among public service employees in Ghana. Drawing on transformational leadership theory (TLT) and the technology acceptance model (TAM), it explores the mediating role of innovative culture and the moderating effects of AI acceptance and digital maturity in this relationship. Design/methodology/approach A time-lagged research design was employed, collecting data in two phases through a quantitative survey. Convenience sa