The Agile Leader

You can't have an agile company without agile leadership. Most 'traditional' leaders, however, struggle to make the transition. It is not that they lack the desire. Rather, agile practices upend so many of the hard-won instincts honed by leaders over years of experience. The Agile Leader is a well-researched, thoughtful guide for those wanting to make the leap. Like any good leadership coach, Simon Hayward reminds us we must first look to ourselves, before asking others to follow.

In these turbulent times, thousands of companies are attempting agile transformations in order to survive. The primary cause of failure is a lack of agile leadership, which Simon Hayward's book addresses forcefully. Reading it may save your company.

In his thought-provoking and necessary new book, Simon Hayward shares his deep understanding and sharp analysis of how organizations can and must embrace change, at speed and scale, to achieve growth. Leaders who follow his wise prescription for agility - acting as both disruptor and enabler, fostering a culture of collaboration and respect, building trust, and always staying close to customers - can emerge not only as trailblazers in their industries but also as catalysts of shared success for all stakeholders.

Digital is both disrupting and revolutionizing the way we work. Adopting a more agile style of leadership enables leaders to reshape organizations so people can flourish in a future augmented by new technology. The insights in this book will help leaders to transform the nature of work by enabling people to learn and adapt at speed, leading to greater efficiency

In a world that's getting faster, we need to move quickly, learn and adapt. This book provides a blueprint for a more agile style of leadership to help you focus on customers and stay ahead in a highly competitive and unpredictable environment. Highly recommended.