Senior Leadership: The Missing Piece in Your Business Agility Transformation?

Introduction

You’ve probably heard a lot about business agility, yet making it a reality is another story. This shift isn’t just about new tech or methods; it’s rooted in culture, starting at the top. And here’s something to think about: without senior leaders on board in this Agile journey, you’re fighting an uphill battle. This oversight sets apart an Agile culture that thrives from one that barely manages to walk. In my upcoming book, “Clearly Agile — A Leadership Guide to Business Agility”, I’ve put together a guide for connecting Agile teams with senior leadership, tackling common problems.

The Importance of a Unified Vision

Getting senior leaders and Agile teams to see eye to eye is often missed. Agile transformation is more likely to succeed when the company has a shared vision. Unity knocks down walls built by varying department silos. The company strives toward common goals by aligning this with the Agile ethos of adaptability and ongoing growth.

Why Senior Leader Engagement is Key

Ask an Agile Coach, and they’ll tell you — no senior leader involvement, no business agility. They set the tone and the values — the backbone of Agile change. My book dives…