Operating Agile Management Teams Competency
By Jeroen Stoter, Co-owner and author, Connected Movement | A Community Contribution
Business Problem
Management Teams continue to steer the organization using traditional approaches and mindsets, limiting the benefits from a true Agile transformation.
Business Outcomes
- Management acts as a true Team and can align and steer their organization.
- The organization moves from doing Agile to achieving agility.
- Decision-making is transparent and guided by organizational purpose.
- Teams in the organization experience higher ownership, trust, and engagement.
Why is the Operating Agile Management Teams competency important?
In today’s world of constant change, Agile practices are embraced across many organizations. Yet many transformations fail to deliver the promised results. Why? Often, this is because management teams are left out of the transformation and continue operating with outdated mental models.
Agile is more than a set of team-level practices – it’s an organizational philosophy that demands a different leadership paradigm. The management team (MT) plays a crucial role in this shift. Without active involvement and a fundamental change in how they steer the organization, transformations become superficial.
Which roles would benefit from mastering this competency?
This competency is intended for leaders and change agents who play a pivotal role in steering the organization during an Agile transformation. It is particularly relevant for management teams and senior leaders responsible for aligning strategy, execution, and organizational culture. The focus is on developing leadership practices and team dynamics that foster agility, enable value delivery, and create the conditions in which teams can thrive. By mastering this competency, leaders enhance their ability to navigate complexity, address systemic impediments, and sustain business success in a constantly changing environment.