In-depth agility evaluation for a more efficient response tochange
Assessing Organization Agility provides a clear, conciseroadmap to improved implementation of change. Written by twoorganizational researchers at USC's Center for EffectiveOrganizations and a management consultant with Strategy&(formerly Booz & Company), this book provides the means forassessing an organization's agility and formulating an improvementplan. Beginning with a discussion about the meaning of "agility,"the authors enumerate the various contributing factors that affecthow quickly an organization responds to change, and the efficiencyof the response. An agility survey shows readers how their ownorganization compares in terms of both perception andimplementation, allowing the formulation of an "Agility Profile"that can point out strengths while highlighting areas in need ofimprovement. Case studies demonstrate the real-world impact ofeffective agility strategy, and example scenarios illustrateimproved responses by each agility "type."
Eighty percent of large-scale organizations fail to meet theirobjectives, and poor agility is often to blame. Organizationsrespond to changes in the marketplace, economy, and society byimplementing changes in their processes and procedures, butplanning and implementing change takes time. During that time, thecontext of the initial decision frequently evolves, leaving theorganization one step behind. Agility is the ability to quicklyimplement change without sacrificing strategy, and AssessingOrganization Agility helps readers to:
* Discover the organizational/operational factors that contributeto agility
* Assess current agility from all perspectives, highlightingareas for improvement
* Implement processes and procedures that streamline changeevents
* Maintain forward trajectory with adjustments to strategy andimplementation
The current pace of technical, competitive, and environmentalchange is faster than ever before, and response requirements arefar more complex and sophisticated. In this turbulent environment,agility can mean the difference between success and stagnation.Assessing Organization Agility asks the questions andprovides the answers that lead to better organizational reflex andmore effective response.