Episode 55: Agile Leadership Part 1: The values of the Leader need to align with the organisation.

The agile leadership model is an apt leadership model for the Humanised Workforce.

Agile leadership complements a world of constant change.

Our ability to be agile in a changing environment helps leverage the situation and emerge in good shape.

The agile mindset is about how leaders think. It's the characteristics of leaders which allow them to be agile. There are 6 points:

1.     Strong values

2.     Confidence to make a difference

3.     Insightful

4.     Visionary

5.     Trusting and trustworthy

6.     Balanced in views and interest

 

1.     Strong Values

Values are things that are essential to us. If we care about something, we are motivated to try and improve things and tackle problems.

Leaders need to understand what they are doing the role for and what they are trying to achieve—the values of the Leader influence other people.

The values of the Leader need to align with the organisation.

 

2.     Confidence to make a difference

A reason for the confidence is required, authentic.

What are the qualities the Leader is bringing to the organisation?

However, agility is about stretching and reaching out further than the simple plan. Stretching, flexibility and problem-solving are paramount.

The agile Leader needs access to resources which means corporate or organisational support.

If a leader is conservative and wants to proceed safely, this is probably at odds with agile and a bigger plan.

 

3.     Insightful

Insight is about seeing what is going on in the present time. We need to be open to the truth. "It is what it is."

Insight is being aware of system complexities. 

The perception of reality varies between individuals. The agreement about what is real is essential.