As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of business, it’s essential that HR leaders embrace and encourage agility and boldness. Melissa Dagless, Head of Growth at Prescient, recently wrote about the importance of planning for the actions we may never take. I believe this is a transformational way of thinking that can bring about joyful and confident teams, even in times of uncertainty.
Strong values are always important – ever more so in uncertain times. At Prescient, one of our most treasured values is kindness. By fostering a culture of kindness, we’re able to create a supportive environment where employees feel empowered to take risks and try new things – and able to fail fast in order to succeed. The same ethos extends to our clients, where we strive to establish meaningful and collaborative partnerships.
We know first-hand that focusing on company culture is key to building productive teams that deliver results. Through agile planning, a culture of continuous improvement, and staying true to our values, we’ve cultivated an environment that fosters innovation, growth and happiness – one that has earned us repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work.
This recognition, along with the associated well-being accolades we have achieved, is something I am incredibly proud of. We continue to grow at pace, and our team has scaled rapidly over the past twelve months. Throughout all of this change, the use of our own ‘practical agile’ methodologies has been invaluable.
Encouraging agile mindsets
Some companies have already embraced agile mindsets across their departments, and they’re reaping the benefits. Take the retail company, Zara, for example. Their openness to change allowed them to stay ahead of trends and quickly pivot when needed. Similarly, tech giant Google encourages their employees to spend 20% of their time on side projects, allowing for innovation to happen organically.
In the pharma and biotech industry, we’ve witnessed examples of companies having successfully adopted agile methodologies in their HR strategies. A study by Deloitte found that those who have implemented agile ways of working receive more frequent and meaningful feedback, better decision making, stronger business results, and higher levels of employee engagement. This approach has led to a workforce that can readily deal with changes.
Transformational agility
It is my opinion that adopting an agile approach to HR planning and encouraging an agile mindset throughout a company culture can be a bold and transformational move for any company. This is particularly relevant for a business like Prescient, which is growing and evolving so much.
By planning for the unexpected, embracing innovation, and keeping culture and values at the centre of all decisions, we can create confident and engaged teams that are ready to accept and tackle any challenges that come their way, supported by kindness and empathy.
If you want to build a workforce that can adapt and thrive through change, try adopting an agile approach to HR planning and encourage an agile mindset throughout your company culture. Contact us below to learn how our practical agile methodologies can help you foster innovation, growth, and happiness while remaining guided by your values. Let us support you in unlocking agility and joy in your organisation.
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