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What is an agile skills strategy?

Agile skills strategy definition

An agile skills strategy, as it pertains to the workplace, is an approach that emphasises the importance of an employees' skills as opposed to their job title or qualifications. It is a way to encourage flexibility, resilience and agility within your organisation, helping your workforce to develop and grow.

Agile skills strategy example

Jo has joined a company as a marketing assistant. Their manager may say to them: "To add to your existing skills in marketing, I'd like you to attend workshops about project management and sales."

Agile skills FAQ's

How can I be more agile at work?

Being more agile at work starts with the willingness to change course and break out of the "this is the way it's always been done" mindset, being an active listener, and building good communication and resilience.

How do you build an agile workforce?

To build agile teams, foster a collaborative and adaptive culture that embraces continuous learning for everyone, starting from the top down.

What are the benefits of implementing an agile strategy?

Adopting an agile skills strategy prepares your organisation against potential advancements in your industry, prioritises staff learning and development, and benefits customers.

Is Agile a mindset or a methodology?

By its very definition, an agile skills strategy is not a methodology, or an ontology like traditional skills. It is a mindset rather than a strict set of rules.

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