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Agile has gained popularity in management literature and seems to have received a lot of praise from organizations in recent years. A company that is agile is one that is lean, inventive, focused on the customer, flexible, adaptable, and quick to react to changes. Despite the current surge in interest in agile methodology, there is still no recognized definition of the term. A complex idea, agile methodology has the propensity to take on various shapes.
As changes become inevitable, Agile become a primary methodology to implement in digital era. Organizations are demand to change and innovate faster to exceed customers’ demands while staying competitive within the market. Many leaders are still grapple to execute agile methodology within their team and instead, make the workflow and process even more complex. Organizations is in dire need for leaders who can handle both technical and stakeholders complexity while simplify complex workflow in their business environment for sustainable success. In order to hese 9 principles of Agile Leadership can become a milestones for leaders to carry out agile culture.
Actions speaks louder than words
Agile leaders strive to "Be the change" for others by setting a good example and putting effort into their own personal growth. What new behaviors must you exhibit to support and advance the necessary change? In this manner, leaders can focus more on driving and being the change in their team
Improved quality of thinking leads to improved outcomes
Agile leaders reward excellent reasoning that results in worthwhile action. Agile leaders believed on those who are most familiar with the issues areable to formulate effective solutions. How long do you spend defining a problem before you jump into fixing it? Improved strategy and management for better results
Organisations improved through effective feedback
Agile leaders actively seek input from others, even when it can be difficult to hear it because they are eager to hear it and act on it. In fact, agile leaders need to make it simple so others can understand, practice the feedback, and constantly improving.
People require meaning and purpose to make work fulfilling
Do you think individuals are aware of the significance and worth of what they do? Agile leaders make every effort to minimize complexity by sharing and reinforcing a compelling vision that appeals to team’s fundamental values and inspires action.
Emotions is the foundation to enhanced creativity and innovation
Agile leaders make every effort to encourage others to contribute their entire selves to work. What steps should be takem to ensure your teamfeel free to be themselves and trusted to provide new solutions to the organization's most pressing problems? Let your team explore, create, and connect to discover innovations
Leadership lives everywhere in the organisations
Agile leaders are aware that they must first examine themselves, but they also work tirelessly to enhance the leadership potential and skills of every member of their team, at every level. Agile leaders will take a proactive role in mentoring and coaching others.agile leadership doesn’t have to be hierarchical but rather implement in all levels
Leaders devolve appropriate power and authority
Agile leaders are aware that motivated, competent, and determined workers are those who take ownership of their actions and are accountable for their results. What else could you do to empower and empower others more? develop leadership practices and philosophy to achieve more benefit in the organization
Collaborative communities achieve more than individuals
Teams, departments, and organizations working together have been proved to be successful. What else can you do to promote a positive, secure work atmosphere that will allow for successful teamwork to develop and grow? Collaboration is essential for enhanced performance, creativity, and innovation
Great ideas can come from anywhere in the organisation
Everyone is capable to become Agile leaders who are most familiar with the organization's daily operations frequently have the best ideas. How well do you listen when it comes to truly supporting the ideas and thoughts of others, regardless of their position or status? Leaders should encourage their team to deliver ideas to solve problem, but it needs great commitment to execute them
Today’s leaders need to remove obstacles within their teams by doing regular check-in and evaluations By implement these 9 principles of Agile Leadership as a guideline, leaders can encourages fast problem-solving, test concepts, and continuous improvement culture to all levels in their organizations.
In order to create potential agile leaders, Multimatics offers agile training and certification programs to leverage your organizations’ performance. If you’re interested in learning more about agile methodology, read more about how agile still relevant in digital transformation era.
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