Implementing Ambidextrous Management
How can we train leaders who are able to get the best out of the current business, but who are also able to take advantage of the changes that are taking place, making the organization even more competitive?
Executive Leader vs Agile Leader
The Executive Leader has the ability to execute changes that bring results through other people. They benefit from an analytical / logical approach (Complicated World), remain competitive and are able to get the best out of the current business model.
On the other hand, the Agile Leader is able to inspire people to adapt to the constant changes generated in a B.A.N.I. world (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible) around an inspiring purpose. It benefits from an empirical / creative approach (Complex World) and looks for new opportunities and innovations that can increase the competitiveness of the Business.
The truth is that the two styles of leadership will coexist in organizations over the next few years. One strengthening the current business and the other seeking competitive advantage in the constant and inevitable changes in the business environment. This is Michael Tushman and Charles O'Reilly's concept of ambidextrous organizations.
Agile Leadership complements the skills and competencies of the Execution Leader.
An ambidextrous company is able to work to maintain its current performance ("exploitation") while overcoming organizational inertia, shaping a new future (exploration).
This is a viable path for the future ahead, where it is necessary to maintain the winning business that has been providing the organization's cash for years, but which needs to become more flexible and agile in order to respond quickly to the changes generated by new connectivity, communication and information technologies.
Organizations are looking to review their current training and development models so that current leaders are able to acquire the new behaviors that are so important at this new time.
The 3 main elements of Ambidextrous Leadership
Innovation and Efficiency
Ambidextrous leadership seeks to combine efficiency with innovation and creativity to achieve better results in a sustainable way.
Adaptability
Ambidextrous leaders are able to adapt to challenging situations and find creative solutions at critical moments.
Strategic Mind
Ambidextrous leadership focuses on maintaining a clear strategic vision while adapting operational processes in response to market changes and customer expectations.
Benefits of Ambidextrous Leadership
Innovation: Ambidextrous leadership leads to the creation of new products, services and business opportunities.
Sustainability: Ambidextrous leadership leads to improved business processes that meet market expectations and protect the environment.
Adaptation: Ambidextrous leadership allows companies to be agile and adapt quickly to market changes and customer needs.
Talent development: Ambidextrous leadership encourages the development of creative and operational skills in employees, leading to the creation of a culture of innovation and problem-solving.
SETA has helped many organizations to bring together the best of both worlds, combining, for example, traditional Operational Excellence and Management strategies with "Agile" Values and Principles.
Want to know more about this topic? Click here and listen to the episode "Ambidextrous Organizations" on our SETA Talks Podcast.
Executive Leader vs Agile Leader
The Executive Leader has the ability to execute changes that bring results through other people. They benefit from an analytical / logical approach (Complicated World), remain competitive and are able to get the best out of the current business model.
On the other hand, the Agile Leader is able to inspire people to adapt to the constant changes generated in a B.A.N.I. world (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible) around an inspiring purpose. It benefits from an empirical / creative approach (Complex World) and looks for new opportunities and innovations that can increase the competitiveness of the Business.
The truth is that the two styles of leadership will coexist in organizations over the next few years. One strengthening the current business and the other seeking competitive advantage in the constant and inevitable changes in the business environment. This is Michael Tushman and Charles O'Reilly's concept of ambidextrous organizations.
Agile Leadership complements the skills and competencies of the Execution Leader.
An ambidextrous company is able to work to maintain its current performance ("exploitation") while overcoming organizational inertia, shaping a new future (exploration).
This is a viable path for the future ahead, where it is necessary to maintain the winning business that has been providing the organization's cash for years, but which needs to become more flexible and agile in order to respond quickly to the changes generated by new connectivity, communication and information technologies.
Organizations are looking to review their current training and development models so that current leaders are able to acquire the new behaviors that are so important at this new time.
The 3 main elements of Ambidextrous Leadership
Innovation and Efficiency
Ambidextrous leadership seeks to combine efficiency with innovation and creativity to achieve better results in a sustainable way.
Adaptability
Ambidextrous leaders are able to adapt to challenging situations and find creative solutions at critical moments.
Strategic Mind
Ambidextrous leadership focuses on maintaining a clear strategic vision while adapting operational processes in response to market changes and customer expectations.
Benefits of Ambidextrous Leadership
Innovation: Ambidextrous leadership leads to the creation of new products, services and business opportunities.
Sustainability: Ambidextrous leadership leads to improved business processes that meet market expectations and protect the environment.
Adaptation: Ambidextrous leadership allows companies to be agile and adapt quickly to market changes and customer needs.
Talent development: Ambidextrous leadership encourages the development of creative and operational skills in employees, leading to the creation of a culture of innovation and problem-solving.
SETA has helped many organizations to bring together the best of both worlds, combining, for example, traditional Operational Excellence and Management strategies with "Agile" Values and Principles.
Want to know more about this topic? Click here and listen to the episode "Ambidextrous Organizations" on our SETA Talks Podcast.