Organizational agility requires two conditions — one is a dynamic capability, the ability to move with speed, nimbleness and responsiveness, and the second is a stable foundation of things that don’t change. Agility represents a set of paradoxes which are the key challenges for organizations in today’s context. All of the current research on the topic of agility is in agreement with this basic principle.
This topic will help you:
- Understand the concept of “Organizational Agility” as a set of paradoxes;
- Reflect on your own workplace within this framework;
- Determine actions you can take to move your workplace towards becoming an increasingly agile organization.