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BONUS: The Future of Agility: Data-Driven Insights With Simon Powers

Feb 15, 2025
Simon Powers, founder of The Deeper Change Academy and author of "Change: A Practitioner's Guide to Enterprise Coaching," dives into the future of agility. He reveals surprising insights from his comprehensive research, including a notable decline in traditional agile roles but continued investment in agile practices. The conversation covers the impact of global events on interest in certifications and the evolving nature of leadership amidst these challenges. Simon emphasizes the importance of adapting organizational structures to foster true agility while maintaining effective practices.
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INSIGHT

Changing Agile Landscape

  • Agile adoption continues, but traditional roles and terminology are declining.
  • Organizations are shifting towards operational efficiency, rebranding agile initiatives.
INSIGHT

Operational Focus vs. Strategic Agility

  • Companies prioritize operational efficiency over strategic agility.
  • Lack of dedicated agile roles hinders strategic work, leadership development, and cultural change.
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Funding Models and Leadership Engagement

  • Two types of organizations exist: those focused on delivery efficiency with declining agility and those embracing coaching with leadership development.
  • Centrally funded agile initiatives are more effective than those funded within departments.
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