Why you should embrace an agile workforce
Source: LIMELIGHT PEOPLE
The importance of “agility” is commonly mentioned these days when talking about modern progressive organisations. But when it comes to business, what exactly does agility mean and how can it ensure the success of your company? McKinsey Principal, Aaron De Smet, defines business agility as “the ability of an organisation to renew itself, adapt, change quickly, and succeed in a rapidly changing, ambiguous, turbulent environment.” Agility can also be described as the characteristic of an organisation to thrive when under pressure. A company that can react to changes and get stronger rather than weaker when faced with volatile or rapidly evolving market conditions is truly agile and will gain competitive advantages. Embracing business agility means shifting from an organisational focus on just task or project completion towards an iterative mindset of continuous evolution. This allows companies to stay ahead of the curve by continuously modernising infrastructure and being responsive to … Continued
