Organizational Agility: A New Competitive Divide
Today, organizations in every industry need to gather and act on information, make decisions quickly, and implement change to meet rapidly evolving requirements of customers and the business environment. Many people call the ability to do so successfully ‘agility.’
No amount of data will help a company become agile if there’s no genuine desire to listen to what the data says. And those who lack confidence often lack the courage to truly listen. That’s why it takes more than smart people and good data to become agile.
We discuss agility specifically in the context of the massive changes that are anticipated from the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI), and we provide a framework for leaders, addressing important considerations for those who want to approach building agility within their organization in a deliberate way.
This white paper shares Dale Carnegie's latest research on how to adapt to today's fast-changing work environment. It's based on a recent survey of over 3,500 full-time employees across 11 countries.
The Problem: Resistance to New Ideas. Our survey found that only 31% of people strongly believe their organization has a positive attitude towards new information. This means many companies need to improve how they embrace change.
Bridging the Generational Tech Gap: While younger workers (Gen Z) might adapt to new tech easily, older generations (Millennials, Gen X) might feel anxious. This makes it crucial for companies to train everyone and provide resources to use new tech like AI effectively.
Employees Want Training and Look to You: 68% of those surveyed said more training would be very important to keep their jobs with AI advancements. Most expect their employers to provide this training.
Being agile isn't just about having good tools, systems, or data. It also needs the right mix of human skills and attitudes. Technology by itself won't make your organization truly agile.
If an organization isn't agile, it can get stuck in slow processes, office politics, separate departments, and a lack of trust. This makes it tough to succeed in today's fast-moving market. Not working together to embrace constant change can lead to resistance, unfairness, or bitterness.
You'll learn how to strengthen the foundations of agility in your people and organization by focusing on key building blocks such as:
- Designating a customer-centered purpose
- Fostering a resilient workforce → promoting positivity, building confidence
- Improving social intelligence → creating trust and psychological safety
- Developing effective tools and processes → gathering and analyzing data, removing obstacles
- Enhancing the capacity for action → encouraging collaboration, mastering change management
Download the white paper today and take the first step toward unlocking high performance and innovation in your organization.
