In a rapidly evolving environment, traditional management models are increasingly inadequate. This book presents a comprehensive guide to implementing business agility, enabling organisations to adapt and excel. It highlights the critical role of agility in navigating challenges like shortened product life cycles, digitalisation, and talent scarcity.
The authors detail five key shifts essential for agile transformation: leadership, organisational structure, processes, trust and transparency, and organisational learning. These shifts steer organisations away from rigid, hierarchical models towards dynamic, cross-functional networks, crucial for agile responsiveness.
A unique aspect of this book is its focus on a robust assessment approach. This approach helps organisations gauge their current agility level and identify specific areas for improvement. It provides a structured framework for evaluating the effectiveness of agile practices and guiding the scaling process.
Real-world examples and case studies illustrate the practical application of these shifts and principles. The book, enriched with insights from seasoned agile practitioners, serves as a comprehensive roadmap for leaders and teams. It aims to embed agility into the organisational fabric, ensuring long-term sustainability and a competitive edge in a fast-paced business world.
The Authors
Carsten Ruseng Jakobsen
Agile and Leadership Coach and Registered Scrum Trainer
Carsten Ruseng Jakobsen started his career in Silicon Valley and later joined Systematic in Denmark in 1998. He began his work with organisational agility within Systematic. Since 2017, as a consultant, he has helped organisations establish agility and agile product development. To help organisations, and the people in them, thrive, Carsten has shared his experiences in articles and at international agile conferences, and he arranges the annual Product Leader Summit Copenhagen.
Simon Roberts
Agile and Leadership Coach and Certified Scrum Trainer
Simon Roberts is an agile and leadership coach and Certified Scrum Trainer. He has used lightweight/agile methods since the late 1990s and helps organisations achieve better results through self-organising teams. He has led and consulted on several large-scale agile transitions, authored several articles and speaks regularly at conferences on agile leadership. Simon holds an MBA specialising in Creativity, Innovation, and Change from the Open University Business School.
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