The Agile Organization: How to Build an Engaged, Innovative and Resilient Business

Agility is essential for retaining competitive advantage in a volatile business world. The third edition of "The Agile Organization" provides a practical blueprint for building agility and resilience at individual, team, and organizational levels. It covers how to design agile organizations, implement agile models, apply agility to talent management, flexible working patterns, and mobilize and energize employees for change. Case studies include ING, the University of California, Berkeley, the UK National Health Service (NHS), and SNC-Lavalin's Atkins business.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2023
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

In the ever-changing business landscape, agility holds the key to maintaining a competitive edge. The third edition of "The Agile Organization" provides a comprehensive guide on how to cultivate capabilities within an organization to adapt to evolving circumstances. Packed with practical checklists, tips, and advice, this invaluable resource serves as a practical blueprint for building both agility and resilience at individual, team, and organizational levels. It delves into the design of agile organizations, as well as the seamless integration of agile models into existing structures and human practices. The book offers insightful guidance on how agility can be applied to talent management, flexible working arrangements, and the mobilization and energization of employees for change. This edition also includes new material on agile mindsets and enterprise agile planning, highlighting the role of hybrid work forms in enhancing resilience. Furthermore, it extends the discussion on inclusion and wellbeing initiatives, emphasizing their role in supporting individual resilience and fostering innovation to drive performance across the organization. Case studies featuring ING, the University of California, Berkeley, the UK National Health Service (NHS), and SNC-Lavalin's Atkins business provide real-world examples of successful agile transformations. Whether you are an HR or OD specialist, senior leader, or manager seeking to transform your organization and build an agile business, this book is an essential read.

Weight: 622g
Dimension: 233 x 156 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398608665
Edition number: 3 Revised edition