Agile Leadership and Coaching

Abstract

Agile leadership is a mindset steeped in alternative ways of thinking about or approaching situations. Agile leadership has its roots in agile methodologies. Understanding agile methodologies and agile mindset is a helpful first step to grasp what agile leadership is, its benefits, and how to become an agile leader to meet the needs and challenges created by changing environments. In today’s rapidly evolving different sectors of the economic landscape, the term agile has become a buzzword. It’s a concept that has moved beyond its origins in software development to influence how companies and organizations operate, how teams work, and how leaders approach their roles. Every aspect and individual must have an agile flavor to remain relevant. In this study, we describe the origins of agile methodologies, explore what this means, and uncover the main elements that define agile leadership through the lens of coaching.

Presenters

Kate Anderson Foley
Founder & CEO, The Education Policy & Practice Group, LLC, Ohio, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Innovation Showcase

Theme

2025 Special Focus—Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity: Navigating Intercultural Leadership

KEYWORDS

VUCA, Leadership, Coaching, Organization