Agile People Strategy Masterclass Report

For organisations navigating constant disruption, agility is essential for survival and competitive advantage. The report represents 10 years of research by the Future of Work Consortium, exploring how HR leaders can become strategic enablers of organisational agility.

This comprehensive report draws insights from the Agile People Strategy Jam, a 72-hour online event that brought together registrants from 34 countries. The insights were enriched by the Agile People Strategy Masterclass held in London.

The report identifies five interconnected principles that define agile organisations. Each principle is explored in depth, with practical strategies for HR leaders to embed these capabilities throughout their organisation:

• Building Adaptability

• Fostering Speed and Dynamism

• Enabling Fluidity

• Supporting Iteration

It also draws on practical examples from leading organisations that have successfully implemented agile people strategies: IBM, ING, Fujitsu, Microsoft, and Zalando.

This report is essential reading for:

• HR Leaders and Practitioners seeking to transform their function into a strategic enabler of agility

• Chief People Officers responsible for workforce strategy and organisation capability

• Business Leaders navigating disruption and seeking competitive advantage through people practices

• Organisational Development Professionals designing interventions to increase adaptability and speed

• Talent Management Teams rethinking career development, performance management, and rewards