OrgDev with Distinction What Agile Leadership Really Looks Like -Linda Holbeche - OrgDev Epsiode 67
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May 23, 2025 Linda Holbeche, a prominent researcher and author of 'The Agile Organisation', dives deep into the essence of agile leadership. She discusses how organizations can adapt and thrive amid rising expectations and limited resources. The conversation highlights the importance of resilience and innovation, alongside the tensions leaders face between control and empowerment. Holbeche also emphasizes the need for structured experimentation and upskilling employees to navigate the complexities of today’s fast-paced environment. Her insights pave the way for meaningful change in HR and organizational development.
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What Organizational Agility Means
- Organizational agility means delivering work swiftly with innovation while meeting changing customer needs.
- It requires flatter structures, team-based work, and a culture that tolerates experimentation and mistakes.
Agility Beyond Skunk Works
- Agility should infiltrate the whole organization, not just in isolated "skunk works" teams.
- Sharing agile practices broadly builds ownership and adaptability across units.
Leader Commitment Fuels Agility
- Leaders must embrace strategic vision and empower teams despite losing some control.
- Persistence and commitment from top leadership enable successful agile transformations.
