Adaptive And Agile Organisation Design

Agile organisational design and ways of working are ways to create organisations that are
flexible, responsive, and adaptable to change. It involves designing organisational structures and
processes that emphasise collaboration, iterative development, and continuous improvement. In an agile organisation, teams are self-organising, cross-functional, and empowered by strategic
leadership. to make decisions and take ownership of their work with a focus on transparency, continuous learning, and experimentation. This includes encouraging open communication,
embracing failure as an opportunity to learn, and promoting a growth mindset.

The organisation is structured in a way that enables rapid decision-making, with a focus on
delivering value to customers quickly and efficiently. Moving towards agile organisation design typically involves several stages, including understanding the current state, defining the desired future state, identifying gaps and areas for improvement, and implementing changes through a series of iterative experiments.

An important element of agile and adaptive organisations is creating a shared organisational
rhythm. It refers to the way in which an organisation structures its work. By establishing a regular rhythm of work and activity, organisations can improve their productivity, efficiency, and overall performance.

Organisational rhythm, ie. through working in “sprints” synchronises work and time, including processes, routines, and deadlines, to ensure that work is completed efficiently and effectively. An organisational rhythm also helps ensure that teams are aligned and working towards the same goals, and that everyone is aware of what is expected of them. It can also help improve communication and collaboration within the organisation, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning.