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    WebinarKiller Achievement 2011 60 min

    Becoming an Agile Leader: How to Lead Effectively in Today''s Business Environment

    In this webinar, Bill Joiner will draw on his extensive research on this topic and three decades of work with organizations to discuss what leaders and leadership development professionals can do to increase their own agility and that of their people and their organizations. Increasingly, line and HR executives realize that to succeed in today's complex, rapidly changing business environment, their organizations need to be more "agile" than ever. Recent research has shown that the key to greater organizational agility is the development of more agile leaders and leadership cultures. But what exactly is leadership agility, and how do you assess and develop this vital capacity? Leaders develop increased agility in stages, making it possible to assess one's current level of agility and to clearly envision what it would be like to shift to the next level. Where does this "leadership agility road-map" lead? In-depth research has identified the specific capacities and practices used by what is now a small vanguard of highly agile leaders, who are especially effective in navigating today's increasingly turbulent business context.

    Presenter

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    Bill Joiner

    -What leadership agility is, and why it has become essential -The three key stages in the development of leadership agility -Examples of what the emerging level of leadership agility looks like in action -Why today's business environment calls for adding an agility "lens" to the traditional competency "lens" used in leadership assessment and development -Ways to assess the agility level of leaders and leadership cultures -An example of a company that dramatically improved business results by increasing the agility of its leaders, senior team, and leadership culture

    Key Takeaways

    • 1.The key to greater organizational agility is the development of more agile leaders and leadership cultures.
    • 2.Leadership agility is a definable capacity that can be assessed and developed systematically.
    • 3.Leaders develop increased agility in distinct stages, creating a clear roadmap for growth and improvement.
    • 4.A small vanguard of highly agile leaders uses specific capacities to navigate turbulent business contexts effectively.
    • 5.HR executives and line leaders can take specific actions to foster a more agile leadership culture.
    • 6.Leaders can apply this by understanding their current stage of agility and intentionally practicing new behaviors.

    The Growing Need for Agility

    In today's complex, rapidly changing business environment, traditional leadership approaches are often insufficient. To succeed, organizations must be more "agile" than ever before. Recent research shows a direct link between an organization's agility and the agility of its leaders and leadership culture. This session with expert Bill Joiner explores how to develop this critical competence.

    What is Leadership Agility?

    Leadership agility is the capacity to lead effectively in a volatile and complex world. It is a learnable skill set that allows leaders to adapt, innovate, and respond quickly to new challenges and opportunities. This webinar provides a clear definition of leadership agility and outlines the specific practices and capabilities that characterize highly agile leaders. It serves as a foundational competence for building sustained competitive advantage.

    A Roadmap for Development

    Leaders don't become agile overnight; they develop this capacity through predictable stages. This staged development makes it possible to:

    • Assess a leader's current level of agility.
    • Clearly envision the next level of development.
    • Create a targeted development plan.

    How Leaders Can Improve Their Agility

    Leaders can start by using assessment tools to understand their current stage of agility and identify areas for growth. Based on Bill Joiner's extensive research, the development process involves focusing on specific capacities that are hallmarks of agile leadership, including:

    • Advanced problem-solving techniques.
    • Effective and strategic stakeholder engagement.
    • Fostering collective action and collaboration.

    By committing to continuous learning and the intentional practice of new behaviors, leaders can shift to higher levels of adaptability and effectiveness, ultimately fostering a more agile and successful organization.

    This session delves into the concept of leadership agility, exploring its critical role in helping organizations and individuals thrive within today’s dynamic and complex business landscape. It outlines a roadmap for how leaders can enhance their own and their teams' agility, building essential capacities for navigating turbulent contexts.

    What you'll learn

    • A clear definition of what constitutes leadership agility.
    • Methods for assessing current levels of leadership agility within individuals and organizations.
    • Specific practices and capacities employed by highly agile leaders.
    • Strategies for fostering a more agile leadership culture.
    • Insights into how leaders develop increased agility through definable stages.

    Who this webinar is for

    • Line executives and HR professionals seeking to enhance organizational effectiveness.
    • Leadership development practitioners looking for new frameworks.
    • Managers and leaders navigating complex, rapidly changing business environments.
    • Anyone interested in understanding and improving their personal leadership competence.

    Why it matters now

    In an era defined by constant change and increasing complexity, traditional leadership approaches often fall short. Organizational success now hinges on the ability to adapt, innovate, and respond quickly to new challenges and opportunities. Leadership agility provides the framework and skills necessary to not only survive but also flourish in this environment, making it a foundational competence for sustained competitive advantage.

    How leaders can apply this

    Leaders can begin by understanding their current stage of agility, using assessment tools to identify areas for growth. Based on Bill Joiner's research, they can then focus on developing specific capacities, such as advanced problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and collective action, which are characteristic of more agile leaders. This involves a commitment to continuous learning and the intentional practice of new behaviors to shift toward higher levels of adaptability and effectiveness.

    About this session

    Key takeaways

    Watching this webinar gives you grounded, practical perspective on Competence. Expect ideas you can use in leadership conversations, not abstract theory, drawn from Bill Joiner's direct experience.

    Who this is for

    CHROs, HR business partners, talent leaders, executive coaches, organizational development practitioners, and senior leaders who are responsible for killer achievement inside their organization.

    Why it matters now

    Workforce expectations, hybrid work patterns, and AI-driven change keep raising the bar on culture and leadership. Sessions like this help leaders make smarter, more evidence-informed decisions about Competence.

    How to apply it

    Use the ideas here to challenge a current assumption on your team, design a single concrete experiment in the next 30 days, and bring one finding back to your leadership group for discussion.

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