Several top-level executives from large Italian industry and businesses present at the event (Il Sole 24 Ore, Hewlett Packard, Assintel, Sematic, Don Gnocchi Foundation etc.) strongly argued for an improved supply of e-leadership skills. E-leaders are individuals capable to achieve synergies across different IT applications and to lead multidisciplinary teams of people to innovate. Franco Patini from the Agency for Digital Italy presented the national programme for culture, education and digital competences which was launched in May 2014.

This national strategy has a clear focus on e-leadership and as such it is a first in Europe. Franco Patini from the Agency for Digital Italy presenting the Italian strategy on e-skills and e-leadership

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