Enterprise Agility Executive Voices Series: Dr. Leon Herszon
Enterprise agility is often associated with organizational structures, governance models, and new ways of working. Yet these mechanisms are only effective when they are supported by a culture of trust, learning, and shared purpose. As technology accelerates the pace of change, leaders face a new challenge: helping people embrace continual adaptation without losing sight of the values that define the organization.
As part of the development of the Manifesto for Enterprise Agility, PMI spoke with executive leaders about how organizations can build this capability in practice. The following interview excerpts are with Dr. Leon Herszon, CEO & President, Value Edge Group.
Both leaders and project professionals can take simple steps to enable agility in their organizations. CEOs can “listen more, that simple," Dr. Herszon says. “Agility begins with understanding. CEOs who truly listen to customers, employees, and partners gain the insight needed to act decisively. Project and agile professionals can amplify this by translating that insight into meaningful action and measurable results.
Key Insights from Dr. Herszon:
- Enterprise agility is built on a foundation of purpose, trust and psychological safety.
- Leaders enable agility by empowering teams, fostering continuous learning …
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