Agile and Flexible management (Basics and adaptation)
Authors:
Abdulrahman Ghurman S. Alamri(1),
Saad Ali Z. Harfash(2),
Norah Abdulaziz I. Alsaleem(3),
Amal Abass Tawili(4)
Master of Projects Risk Management, Saudi Arabia (1,3,4)
Master of Financial Management, Saudi Arabia (2)
doi.org/10.52132/Ajrsp.e.2024.67.8
Agile and Flexible management are pivotal methodologies in today's dynamic business environment, fostering adaptability, innovation, and responsiveness. Agile management emphasizes iterative processes, customer collaboration, and the ability to swiftly respond to changes, making it highly suitable for complex and fast-evolving industries. Flexible management complements this by allowing organizations to adjust their strategies and structures in real-time to meet unforeseen challenges. Together, these methodologies facilitate a more adaptive organizational culture, improve productivity, and enhance team collaboration. This paper explores the foundational principles of Agile and Flexible management, their key differentiators, and their practical application across various industries. It also examines how businesses can effectively integrate these approaches to improve project outcomes, handle market volatility, and support continuous improvement. To achieve the objectives of the present study, the researcher used the descriptive approach. In light of the results of the study, the researcher recommend the Organizations should adopt agile and flexible management gradually, starting with smaller projects or departments. For successful adoption, leadership must actively promote agile and flexible values, encouraging a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and risk-taking. Leaders should also embrace decentralized decision-making to foster flexibility at all levels.
Agile management, Flexible management, iterative processes, adaptability, responsiveness.
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