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Leading Your Business to Agility — A Guide for Executives

Giles Lindsay
5 min readAug 15, 2024
Business man in suit with briefcase. Goal setting. Smart goal. Business target concept. Achievement and success.
Business man in suit with briefcase. Goal setting. Smart goal. Business target concept. Achievement and success.

Introduction

Steering a business through choppy waters is no small feat. Executives must keep an organisation nimble and sharp amid constant flux. As new tech reshapes industries, leaders must bake resilience and agility into their organisations to stay ahead.

Beyond keeping the lights on, leaders must spot future openings, win stakeholder backing, and secure funds to drive innovation. This calls for a skill set that includes staying unshakable during chaos and leading confidently despite unknowns.

This post explores how executives can prepare their organisations for future challenges by embracing business agility, a must-have for thriving in unpredictable settings.

Understanding Business Agility

Why Does Business Agility Matter?

Before diving into strategies, let’s grasp why business agility is key for organisational success:

Fresh Competition Requires Vigilance

Leaders who get too complacent can quickly fall behind as adaptable startups attract customers with fresh offerings. Big players must always scan the horizon for shifts and update their competitive strategies.

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Giles Lindsay
Giles Lindsay

Written by Giles Lindsay

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