Agile Leader: Leveraging the Power of Influence

Agile organizations thrive when they combine strong local autonomy with deeply shared goals. Leadership is a key factor; individuals who welcome complexity and know how to leverage influence, culture, and organizational design to align widely distributed teams are integral to success. Zuzana Sochová presents the skills and techniques to become an agile leader, including inspirational examples and practical exercises.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2021
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)

In this ever-evolving, fast-paced, and unpredictable world, agile organizations stand out as thriving entities when they seamlessly blend strong local autonomy with deeply interconnected goals. Leadership plays a pivotal role in this dynamic landscape, as individuals who embrace complexity and possess the ability to leverage influence, culture, and organizational design to align widely distributed teams are essential to success. Renowned agile coach Zuzana Sochová unveils the essential skills and techniques required to become the agile leader your organization needs. Drawing from her extensive experience working with leaders across diverse industries and organizations of varying sizes worldwide, Sochová offers inspiring examples that will empower you to unlock your full potential. Through practical exercises and assessments, you will gain valuable insights on how to become a better catalyst and community builder, effectively apply transparency, enhance functions from human resources to finance, and steer entire organizations toward greater agility.

Establishing a compelling shared vision and driving organizational and cultural transformation to achieve it is at the core of this transformative journey. Explore various types and models of agile leadership, identifying styles that align with your strengths and capabilities. Practice the competencies and high-level cognitive "meta-skills" that define agile leadership, such as large group facilitation, system coaching, trust building, and team formation. Understand and advocate for agility at the executive and board levels, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability.

In a world characterized by soaring volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, the Agile Leader serves as a guiding light for managers, directors, executives, and entrepreneurs alike. Regardless of your position, if you are ready to take ownership, challenge the status quo, and embark on a journey to become a true agile leader, this book is tailored for you. Register your copy today to enjoy convenient access to downloads, updates, and any corrections that become available, ensuring that you stay at the forefront of this dynamic field.

Weight: 492g
Dimension: 155 x 228 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780136660422