Reading: “The Impact of Agility: How to Shape Your Organization to Compete” by McKinsey & Company (2021).
This article dives into agility as a strategic imperative, showing that organizations adopting Agile principles report higher productivity and improved customer satisfaction—up to 30% gains in both areas. It argues that agility at scale is becoming a key differentiator, especially for companies navigating complex markets. However, achieving this requires more than process tweaks—it demands a cultural shift led by executives willing to embrace rapid iteration and decentralized decision-making.
I found this particularly relevant for the telecom and energy professionals I work with, many of whom are locked into traditional project cycles that stifle flexibility. This article reinforced the idea that AI can act as an enabler of agility, helping teams pivot quickly by providing real-time insights. It also ties back to the hybrid frameworks discussed in earlier readings—demonstrating that structure and flexibility aren’t opposites; they’re complementary.
This reflection feels especially meaningful: much like knowing when to switch coffee blends to suit my changing moods, organizations must adapt their strategies to thrive in volatile environments. Agility isn’t just a tool—it’s a mindset that AI can help foster.