Key Benefits

"Agile" has become a common theme across management disciplines, from software development to supply chain management and beyond. In this live online program, you'll discover core principles underlying this trend and the essence of what it means to be agile. You'll gain a deeper understanding of a range of tools and methods, their pros and cons, and how you can drive an "agile transformation" that prepares your organization to move quickly—whatever your strategic direction.

Leading Organizational Agility

The digital transformation era puts businesses on warning mode as they now have to learn how to change their external environment and develop competitive strategies quickly and adapt the organization to execute. In driving organizational agility program, you'll explore organizational structures and processes that have enabled businesses to change direction quickly and manage successful execution of ever-shifting strategies. You will also learn how to embed agility into your organization's DNA as you shape your strategy, your organization, and your people. Acquiring a deeper understanding of the role of leaders in mobilizing and driving change, you will emerge ready to propel higher levels of responsiveness throughout your organization.

Curriculum

Details

Design your organization to facilitate core elements of agility

Achieve organizational alignment while providing sufficient autonomy
Foster innovation by experimentation, iteration, and quick adaptation
Empower teams to move quickly by breaking down silos and organizational barriers
Evolve customer-centric structures and processes

Drive organizational transformation for greater agility

Shift from traditional to more flexible management processes and structures
Measure and manage performance in ways that create alignment and accountability
Grow your business and scale your organization while sustaining agility
Develop internal governance to drive flexibility

Expand your personal and professional network

Extend your network by connecting and working with accomplished executives from various backgrounds, industries, and countries around the globe
Build relationships with a diverse group of peers who can provide wide-ranging insights into your business challenges and career decisions

Who Should Attend

C-level decision-makers, heads of business units or regional organizations, and anyone responsible for the P&L of an organization
Leaders within business functions such as R&D, finance, engineering, and human resources, including chief people officers
Leaders and members of cross-functional teams implementing strategy, as well as consultants

Attendance by multiple company representatives will foster teamwork and amplify the program's impact on your organization.

Leaders in Virtual Learning

When you participate in a virtual USILD Executive Education program, you benefit from a powerful learning experience carefully designed with a virtual setting in mind. Through live, synchronous program sessions you'll engage directly with our renowned faculty to learn from their latest research, gain actionable takeaways, and facilitate your growth. In addition, virtual discussion groups will connect you to a global group of peers and build your network.