Unleashing Organisational Agility: A Systems Thinking Perspective

Unleashing Organisational Agility: A Systems Thinking Perspective

Organisational or business agility has become a hot topic in recent years, but getting beyond the rhetoric to understand what it's really about can be hard. This session will delve into the concept of organizational agility, addressing its significance and the challenges of understanding and measuring it. With a focus on systems thinking, the session will explore why agility matters for organizations facing turbulent environments, characterized by fluctuations in demand, risks, and opportunities. The discussion will highlight the balance between efficiency and agility, emphasizing the need to be prepared for the future while managing today's demands. Participants will gain insights into a proven approach for measuring and enhancing organizational agility, crucial for survival and success in the rapidly changing business landscape.

Patrick Hoverstadt

Patrick is a seasoned consultant with extensive experience in the private and public sectors, specializing in strategy, organizational design, and change. With a background in running an engineering business, he founded Fractal and has been a consultant since 1995. Patrick is known for his expertise in employing systems approaches to tackle complex challenges in large organizations and whole sectors. His portfolio includes successful work in various areas such as business strategy, ecosystem modeling, large-scale organizational change, strategic risk assessment, management performance measurement, and collaborative governance. He has authored several research papers and contributed to books on systems, organization, and management. Notably, Patrick authored "Fractal Organisation," a highly regarded book on organization published by Wiley in 2008, as well as co-authored "Patterns of Strategy," a book on a systemic approach to strategy published by Gower in 2017. In 2022, he released "The Grammar of Systems." Patrick's expertise extends to lecturing at universities and business schools and holding the position of Visiting Research Fellow at Cranfield School of Management. Furthermore, he chairs SCiO, the professional body for systems practitioners.