The environment of companies changes and become more global, cross-culture and networked. Rapid changes in customer needs, global trends and technological possibilities create new challenges for companies and especially their leadership. The leaders are confronted with complex problems, unknown solutions and fast changing product requirements as well as a challenging role in the society because of prevailing crises in the economy.
One common trend in this context is to be "agile" – not only according to software developing but also according to the whole organisation of a company. Many companies think they already are agile or are heading for agility but anyhow when a challenge arises the company can’t deliver.
To become "agile" it is not sufficient to adapt new strategies, restructure the organisation or increase speed in selected teams or products. Much more it is to introduce agility in the whole organisation including the culture of the company.
The questions for this assignment are: Has agility an impact on leadership? Do new skills for leaders exist? Is it necessary to design new leadership development concepts?
To answer these questions the assignment starts with the definition of the changing environment, leadership and leadership development. After this it covers the topic of agility and the impact on leadership and leadership development.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Changing environment for companies
- Leadership & Leadership Development
- Leadership
- Leadership Development
- How to be agile - success in agile environments
- Agility and its history
- Relevant factors for success in agile environments
- Best Practices according the implementation of agility
- Leadership Development in an agile environment
- How leadership must change to meet the future
- Leadership Agility Development
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This assignment explores the impact of agility on leadership in the changing business environment. It aims to answer the question of whether agility necessitates new skills and leadership development concepts. The analysis focuses on the definition of the changing environment, leadership, and leadership development, followed by an exploration of agility and its impact on both leadership and leadership development.
- The changing environment for companies characterized by globalization, cross-cultural interactions, and rapid technological advancements
- The importance of leadership competencies in navigating complex and dynamic business landscapes
- The concept of agility and its impact on organizational structures and practices
- The evolution of leadership styles to adapt to agile environments
- The development of new leadership skills and concepts in response to the agile paradigm
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter establishes the context of the assignment by outlining the dynamic and evolving environment facing businesses. It highlights the increasing complexity and speed of change, driven by factors such as global trends, customer needs, and technological advancements. This chapter sets the stage for the discussion on leadership in an agile environment.
- Changing environment for companies: This chapter delves into the specific characteristics of the changing business environment, emphasizing globalization, cross-cultural interactions, and the rapid pace of change in customer needs and technological possibilities. The chapter highlights the challenges and opportunities presented by this evolving landscape, emphasizing the need for companies to adapt and become more nimble.
- Leadership & Leadership Development: This chapter defines leadership as a social and mutual influence process focused on achieving collective goals. It discusses the importance of leadership competencies for companies in today's business environment and examines the key components of leadership, including social influence, motivation, goal achievement, and the combination of interpersonal, conceptual, and technical skills. This chapter lays the foundation for the subsequent discussion on leadership development in an agile environment.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This assignment focuses on leadership development within an agile environment, exploring key concepts like agility, leadership, organizational change, and strategic adaptation in response to a dynamic global business landscape. The work draws on relevant research to understand the evolving needs of leadership and how these needs are shaped by the principles of agile development.
- Quote paper
- Katja Fischer (Author), 2016, Leadership Development in an agile environment, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/373815
